On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Oct 18, 2020 | dui/dwi
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,...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Sep 5, 2020 | dui/dwi
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...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Aug 18, 2020 | dui/dwi
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,...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Aug 10, 2020 | dui/dwi
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...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Jul 6, 2020 | dui/dwi
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...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Jun 9, 2020 | dui/dwi
Attending or hosting events like parties or barbecues often means good food and alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately, even if you limit your alcohol consumption, you run the risk of driving while ability impaired by alcohol or driving while intoxicated. According to...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | May 11, 2020 | dui/dwi
New York law officers, and may law enforcement departments across the country, use roadside breath test devices to determine drivers’ blood alcohol content level. If you have ever been pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, an officer may have asked you to submit...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Mar 20, 2020 | dui/dwi
You do not use illicit drugs, but that does not mean you may not occasionally take a friend or family member’s prescription medication. Your attempt to address sleeping problems, a painful injury or depression could lead to a drugged driving charge. The...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Feb 26, 2020 | dui/dwi
Unfortunately, the answer to the above question is yes. You can and in fact will lose your driver’s license if you refuse to take a breathalyzer test when officers pull you over for an alleged DUI and request that you take one. Why? Because when you got your license,...
On behalf of Tinari, O'Connell & Osborn, LLP | Feb 11, 2020 | dui/dwi
When it comes to drunk driving charges, every case is unique. In some instances, people are falsely accused of driving drunk, while others struggle with certain conditions and challenges that make these charges especially likely. In this post, we will examine various...
