In the state of New York, a DWI conviction can have wide-reaching consequences for the convicted. Not only will a conviction likely lead to the loss of driving privileges unless hardship can be proven, but it also can lead to possible jail time and fines. There are a variety of situations that may cause a […]
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Everybody speeds once in a while. Maybe you’re running late to work or have to catch a flight and decide it’s worth the risk to go a few miles above the speed limit to be on time. After all, most people who speed don’t get caught. Those who do, however, face expensive fines. Moreover, car accidents resulting from speeding violations can lead to serious negative legal consequences.
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A drunk driving conviction can have serious consequences, including license suspension, hefty fines and possibly even a jail sentence. When drunk driving results in a car accident where others are injured or killed, the stakes become even higher. A New York man learned this the hard way when a crash killed a 21-year-old passenger in
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When someone is arrested for DWI charges, police may add other charges such as an illegal open container, resisting arrest or other traffic violations. In such cases, defendants can face more severe penalties than if they were only charged with DWI. A New York man is in just such a situation after an arrest for
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In the state of New York, DWI offenses add up, with the penalty for each additional incident resulting in increased penalties. Felony drunk driving charges are the result of receiving a second DWI charge after being previously convicted of a drunk driving offense within the last 10 years. As a felony, a charge can carry
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A DWAI arrest in the state of New York can result in punitive actions before the trial even begins. When there are children in the car, child protective services may become involved, evaluating the children’s living circumstances to determine if they should remain in their present environments. Driving while impaired with children under the age
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Driving while intoxicated is a serious crime. When it leads to deaths, punishments and penalties can be severe, particularly if the driver has previous convictions. A repeat DWI offender in Poughkeepsie, or anywhere in New York, faces the possibility of larger fines, license revocation and possible jail time. Sports fans in New York may have
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The Share Christmas and Holiday program in Pearl River was interrupted Friday night by a driver who police say was drunk. Police say the 46-year-old driver maneuvered around barricades and police cars that blocked off the event that was taking place on South Main Street. Police say that although people were standing in the street,
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A DWI charge can result in penalties that include fines, potential jail time, and the loss of your driver’s license. A drunk driving conviction can also threaten your job in some professions, such as law enforcement. New York City has recently experienced a series of drunk driving arrests involving three police officers, the most recent
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The best way to avoid a drunk driving charge is to never drive impaired in the first place. However, people are sometimes unfairly charged with DUI and DWI for a variety of reasons. Anyone in New York facing drunk driving charges should be well aware of their rights to a vigorous defense in a court
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