Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is Dwi?
  In New York, the law is getting increasingly more strict with individuals convicted of drunk driving. If you have just been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) for the first time, you may … more
• What Is The Drunk Driving Law In New York?
  New York State DWI Law is governed by section 1192 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Section 1192­3 addresses the "common law" theory of DWI based on the police officer's physical observations of … more
• What Are The Penalties For Felony Dwi?
  A person charged with DWI who has a prior DWI conviction within 10 years faces felony DWI charges which carries a potential maximum jail sentence of up to 4 years.

Legal Articles

• Possible Penalties for Drunk Driving
  The possible penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI, also known as driving under the influence, DUI) vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. However, the penalties are usually progressive and become more severe for each repeat offense. The penalties are imposed if a driver of a motor vehicle is caught and convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level that is above the … more
• The Constitutionality of Sobriety Checkpoints
  Sobriety checkpoints are legal in many states. Each jurisdiction has its own way of conducting sobriety checks on drivers of motor vehicles. However, they all have the same public safety goal of trying to prevent drunk driving.  Many jurisdictions set up checkpoints late at night and on the weekends when they believe that the greatest number of drunk drivers will be on the roads.  … more

Free Legal Forms

• Examination of DWI Conviction Rate Procedures
• Breath Test Refusals: NHTSA Research Notes

Legal Guides

• Drugged Driving (Nadtional Institute on Drug Abuse: InfoFacts)
• Blood Alcohol Concentration Test Refusal Laws (January 2008)
• A Guide To Sentencing DWI Offenders

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