DWI Defense

The decision to drive a car while under the influence of alcohol or drugs could have far-reaching consequences. New York state police officers might notice the driver struggling to stay inside a lane and perform a stop and field sobriety test. An arrest and conviction...

There are various reasons a DWI charge may be flawed. The arresting officer may have improperly administered a breath test. The device used for the test may not have been calibrated correctly. The officer may have made a subjective decision based on flawed evidence....

Leandra's Law, which went into effect on Nov. 18, 2009, was named in memory of an 11-year-old who was killed due to an adult's drunk driving. It was part of the New York State Legislature's response not only to the event but to the trend of alcohol-related car...