The consequences of DWI charges can be devastating. A conviction may come with time behind bars, a license suspension, a steep fine and other penalties.
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Archives for November 2016
How Can Drivers Learn about DWI Checkpoints on Their Route?
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, sobriety checkpoints are legal in the state of New York, and police have the right to conduct them on a weekly basis. When police establish such checkpoints, they must follow specific guidelines because the Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. New York police can conduct sobriety checkpoints if:
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What Constitutes an Ignition Interlock Device Violation?
In addition to completing jail time, paying fines, and performing community service, people with DWI convictions may also have to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicles. An IID is essentially a breathalyzer that prevents a vehicle from starting if the driver’s blood alcohol content is more than the pre-programmed level.
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Alleged Drunk Driver Hits and Kills 21-Year-Old Student in White Plains
NBC New York reports that a 21-year-old student was walking by the intersection of Anderson Hill Road and Westchester Avenue in White Plains just before 5:00 a.m. when an alleged drunk driver struck and killed him. According to Record Online, the victim had just entered his third season of lacrosse at Manhattanville College.
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