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The police in New York are always on the lookout for drunk drivers and will quickly arrest anyone that they suspect of driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. Those accused of impaired driving could lose some of their money to fees, their driver's license to...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most common criminal charges in New York. Despite how frequently people get arrested for and convicted of drunk driving, a surprising number of people don't understand the penalties. Many people recognize the risk of...
You know that the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for alcohol intoxication is .08%, which means that you expect to be able to drive without fear of a criminal charge as long as your BAC is below that amount. The truth, however, is that the .08% limit is just...
Drunk driving accidents injured and killed a significant number of people on New York roads. Police now set up DUI checkpoints at locations in the state to reduce collisions and potential fatalities. Drivers stopped at checkpoints still have rights, and the police...
In exchange for the privilege of driving in New York, you agreed to submit to a chemical test if you were ever asked to take one. However, it's unclear whether you have a legal obligation to submit to a standard field sobriety test. These tests are generally used by...
New York residents who venture out onto the roads can be involved in an accident with an impaired driver at any time of the year, but the risks increase significantly during the holiday period. Drunk driving accidents typically claim more than 30 lives each day in the...
Police in New York have the option to inspect the exterior of a stopped vehicle with a drug-sniffing dog. A police canine that signals that drugs are present enables officers to search a vehicle without a warrant. Although dogs have a sense of smell far superior to...
Blood alcohol concentration is not the only indicator of impairment. Like police everywhere else across the country, officers here in Amherst look at other factors that may indicate whether someone is intoxicated. The actions of individuals during traffic stops could...
Getting pulled over by a police officer can certainly cause anyone's heart to skip a beat. When the officer seems to suspect something illegal taking place other than a simple traffic violation, the traffic stop can easily become more nerve-wracking. In some cases, an...
Amherst residents with a career that requires state licensing face scrutiny from many sources. When their behavior violates the ethical code of their profession, it can cost them that license and, thus, their livelihood. For instance, if someone with a professional...
