Drunk Driving Arrest in New York
One of society's biggest public issues in recent times is drunk driving and the damage it causes in general. Organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) make it their mission to keep drunk driving in the public eye, and as a result of this effort and those made by many others, legislatures have reacted by lowering the standards for what constitutes a drunk driving offense and increasing the penalties for this offense if a defendant is convicted.
Our defense attorneys have fought for the rights of those accused of drunk driving for many years, and during this time, the firm has identified several distinct issues that are critical in terms of how a particular drunk driving case is adjudicated. You will find explanations of these issues below, but in the meantime, if you've been accused of drunk driving in New York, contact the firm today to schedule an initial consultation.
New York DUI Laws
Any drunk driving case analysis begins with an evaluation of the laws that apply, and New York's DUI laws are specific in terms of their definitions, jurisdiction, burdens of proof and how a case will generally proceed after an arrest. However, understanding how these laws will be applied to your case requires a high degree of legal experience and skill. Learn More
Field Sobriety Testing
When someone is stopped on suspicion of a DUI in New York, he or she will generally be asked to complete field sobriety testing that is designed to provide the police officer handling the stop with a determination of probable cause for an arrest. There are specific ways in which field sobriety testing should be handled and what is allowed and what is not. Learn More
Breathalyzer Testing
A breathalyzer is a computerized instrument that's designed to measure the amount of alcohol in a person's system, and it's generally used during the process of investigation that may or may not lead to an arrest. There are consequences both for taking a breathalyzer test and for refusing one according to the New York statutes. Learn More
DUI/DWI Penalties
New York law provides for a specific set of penalties or remedies that are applied to a person who is convicted of DUI in New York, and many factors are relevant in determining what those penalties will be for a particular defendant. Learn More
Under 21 Fines and Penalties
New York is like many other states that have laws that speak to different standards and penalties for those who are arrested and convicted of DUI who are not of legal drinking age, and generally speaking, the standards for being convicted of DUI if a defendant under the age of 21 is convicted. Learn More
One of the most critical factors in defending a DUI charge in New York is time, so if you've been arrested for a DUI in New York, contact the Blanch Law Firm today to schedule an initial consultation.
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