Driving while intoxicated is never a good idea, but if you have been drinking and are stopped by the police in New York (including Long Island), the decision of whether to submit to a breathalyzer test is a matter of legal and personal consideration. Understanding the implications of submitting to or refusing...

Of the many consequences of getting busted for a DWI (driving while intoxicated) in New York State, losing the driving privileges that come along with your driver’s license is one of the most impactful. If you call Nassau County home, then you know that getting around without a driver’s license can be...

Should you find yourself in almost any traffic court and/or criminal court in New York State, you may be trying to make sense of the alphabet soup that is thrown around. Lawyers, like almost anyone else, seem to love acronyms and when it comes to traffic offenses it can get rather...

Lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05 is a bill currently proposed in the New York Legislature. While the aim is to avoid traffic fatalities caused by drunk drivers, this law makes it significantly more important for people accused of driving while intoxicated to consult with an experienced attorney....