Drunk Driving Charges

Law enforcement agencies in New York and around the country have been clamping down on drunk driving, and these efforts combined with persuasive public awareness campaigns appear to be bearing fruit, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The NSDUH, which is released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, […]

A 51-year-old man in New York was charged for felony driving while intoxicated on Dec. 18. The man was stopped while he was driving in East Hampton at around 1:14 a.m. According to reports, the man has one prior conviction for drunk driving from 2014, and his driver’s license is still suspended from that incident.

New York motorists may wish to abstain from drinking during the holiday season if they hope to avoid getting into trouble with the law. The New York State Police kicked off its ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign on Dec. 16, and troopers will remain on high alert until the safety effort draws to

New York residents may recall a motor vehicle accident involving two men who were charged for the same incident. A crash in August 2014 killed a 32-year-old woman from Brooklyn, and two men in separate cars were charged. The fatal wreck happened on Eastern Parkway when a Nissan attempted to make a left turn onto

New York drivers should know that some DUI/DWI charges can be classified as felonies. While a misdemeanor carries various penalties, those for a felony are generally much more serious. Knowing what constitutes felony DUI/DWI is important to help avoid those higher charges. In some states, such as New York, driving while intoxicated when a child

The holidays are the time for celebration and meeting up with old friends and family. These celebrations, however, can take a bad turn if you drink and drive. Whether you are getting together with family at a party or escaping family events to hang out with friends at a bar, be careful if you drink

A 41-year-old man was charged for DWI after a traffic stop in New York Nov. 24. According to reports, the man is the nephew of film director Martin Scorsese. The incident that led to the man’s DWI charge took place at about 11 p.m. in Oakwood Heights.  Police stopped the defendant at the junction of

Football fans in New York and around the country may be familiar with Troy Hill. The promising 25-year-old defensive back had earned a regular place with the Los Angeles Rams after being claimed off waivers in December 2015, but he was unceremoniously released by the team on Nov. 22 just three days after an alleged

New York State Police are increasing patrols this holiday weekend. Starting today and lasting until Sunday, you can expect to see more police on the roads and DWI checkpoints. What will police be looking for? Police are increasing patrols to improve safety over the holiday. In particular, police will be looking for: Drunk driving and

Police in New York have reported that a 31-year-old Suffolk County resident was taken into custody on the afternoon of Oct. 30 following a routine traffic stop. The man, who police say has not been in trouble with the law before, faces a number of charges including a misdemeanor count of aggravated DWI. Reports indicate