by kevin5 ways to get your DWI charge DISMISSED in New York State
Although there may be other ways a DWI charge could be dismissed, we will discuss the five (5) most common ways in this post. A DWI charge could be dismissed if it is determined that the officer did not have a reasonable suspicion to pull the vehicle over. If an officer stops a vehicle traveling on a public highway, he/she can only do so if they have a reasonable suspicion that the...
by adminWhat is the Impaired Driver Program (IDP)?
I want to talk a little about the Impaired Driver Program (IDP). Generally speaking, once you are convicted of an alcohol related violation in New York State, your license will be suspended or revoked by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. But, if you complete the New York State’s Impaired Driver Program (IDP), you may be able to apply for a conditional license. To begin the...
by adminHow Reliable are Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) as Indicators of Intoxication?
In my opinion, field sobriety tests lack reliability for the following three (3) reasons: When they are administered in the field, officers cannot emulate the environment in which the tests were validated. The tests fail to take into consideration things like age, weight, disabilities, and injuries. From memory, officers often fail to administer the tests in the standardized manner in which...
by adminStandardized Field Sobriety Tests
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests are tests designed to determine whether someone has a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of over .08%. In order to be reliable, Standardized Field Sobriety Tests must be administered in the manner they were validated. The problem is that these tests were validated in an office setting where those administering the tests had all of the instructions, demonstrations,...
by adminWhat About a Conditional License?
The conditional license is generally offered to individuals who are convicted of an alcohol related driving offense and who are subject to a suspension or revocation relative to the conviction (“the post-conviction conditional license”). However, generally it takes about 20 days from the date of sentencing on an alcohol related conviction before the DMV will offer a conditional...
by adminWhat is a Conditional License in New York State?
The “conditional license” is generally an option for individuals who are convicted of an alcohol related driving offense and who are subject to a suspension or revocation. You may hear lawyers refer to this as a “post-conviction conditional license.” However, generally, it takes about twenty (20) days from the date of sentencing on an alcohol related conviction, before the DMV will offer the...
by adminI Failed All The Field Sobriety Tests, But I Didn’t Have a Single Drink. How Could This Happen?
Will I Be Able To Drive At All? The “conditional license” is generally an option for individuals who are convicted of an alcohol related driving offense and who are subject…
by adminWhy hire a DWI Lawyer vs a Regular Lawyer?
Will I Be Able To Drive At All? The “conditional license” is generally an option for individuals who are convicted of an alcohol related driving offense and who are subject…
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