Driving home after a dinner out with friends. Red and blue flashing lights. Law enforcement pulls you over and charges you with driving while intoxicated. Never facing anything like this before, you wonder what steps to take next and what this means for your future....
How does alcohol affect drivers?
After an accident with a drunk driver, you probably have no doubt what alcohol can do to a person's coordination and inability to drive. According to the United States Department of Transportation, about 28 people die per day due to drunk driving accidents. Alcohol...
Why do standardized field sobriety tests exist?
Field sobriety tests exist as one of many tools in an officer's DUI arsenal. They often use it as a means to tell if they need to implement further testing, such as breath or blood analysis tests, which often give more accurate results at the risk of more intrusive...
Understanding the absorption rate of alcohol
Some people think that if they only have a drink or two, it is still ok to get behind the wheel. However, there are numerous factors that affect how fast the body absorbs alcohol and how it metabolizes. Two people can drink the same amount but have staggeringly...
Are breath tests reliable?
When an officer wants to determine if you are under the influence during a traffic stop, he or she will typically administer a breath alcohol test. These tests require the use of a machine or device. According to the New York Times, such alcohol breath tests have many...
Ignition interlock requirements for violating Leandra’s Law
New York considers driving under the influence to be a serious offense. If authorities charge you with drunk driving and you wind up with a conviction, it may hurt you personally, professionally and financially. Leandra’s Law, which took effect in August of 2010,...
The mechanics of breath testing devices
Were most people in New York to describe their thoughts when asked about drunk driving arrest, they would likely describe a scene on the side of the road where one breathes into a handheld breath testing device. That such devices are the near-universal symbol for a...
Can technology stop drunk driving?
Drunk driving is still a huge issue in the United States, despite all of the efforts lawmakers have introduced to stop it. Nearly 30% of all traffic deaths every year is attributable to drivers operating a vehicle under the influence. Despite major media campaigns,...
Ignition interlock device dangers
A person in New York may have their driver's license suspended or revoked for a time after a driving under the influence conviction. Depending on the nature of their case, they may reinstate their driving privileges if they install and use an ignition interlock...
DUI charges and family law matters
Those stopped for driving under the influence face a number of challenges related to the charges, from the loss of driving privileges to time behind bars and a shattered reputation. However, it is also important to look at the different ways in which these allegations...
