If you are facing DWI charges and it is your first offense, there is a good chance they are misdemeanor charges. In many cases, though, driving while intoxicated is a felony and comes with severe penalties.
Will a DWI Conviction Prevent Me from Driving for Uber?
The founders of Uber Technologies Inc released their popular ridesharing app in 2010, and they have experienced considerable success ever since. Using ridesharing programs like Uber tends to be more affordable than calling a cab, and the app’s user-friendly interface makes it easy to schedule a ride where and when you need one.
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4 Signs That Tell Police a Driver Is Drunk
It is never a good idea to drive under the influence. In addition to putting your life and the lives of others at risk, you could face severe penalties. Sometimes, though, police stop a sober person who they suspect of DUI, and that individual winds up facing charges.
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Police Arrest Man with Suspended License for DWI
According to the Daily Voice, police have charged a 23-year-old man with multiple misdemeanors following a traffic stop early one Saturday morning. Police claim that at approximately 6:30 a.m., they stopped the man and had him step out of his vehicle.
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How Can I Avoid DWI Charges on St Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day is on a Friday this year, which means people are going to be more rowdy than usual. Law enforcement personnel know this, and the police are going to be even more vigilant about catching drunk drivers.
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Can I Get a DWI for Sleeping in My Car?
DWI might stand for “driving while intoxicated,” but police don’t necessarily have to find you driving to charge you with DWI. In fact, DWI charges don’t actually result from driving while intoxicated; rather, they result from breaking New York State Law Section 1192.