DWI

Drunk driving is a persistent social issue that causes millions of dollars in property damage and claims thousands of lives every year. Despite there being well-known laws that prohibit driving while under the influence of intoxicating substances, people still do it...

If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, you will face stiff penalties, including the loss of your driving privileges. Leandra's Law may play a role in your life if the court convicts you of DWI. This law involves the installation of an...

A DWI conviction is a big deal, whether it is your first one or fifth. The penalties are severe and can have far-reaching effects on all areas of your life, from driving privileges to employment. One consequence not to underestimate is the impact on your finances....

When you received your first conviction for DWI, the penalties were not nearly as severe as they were years later for a second arrest and an Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated conviction. Now you are looking for a job as a convicted felon. What are the chances that...

What consequences do you face in New York state if you're convicted of impaired driving with a kid in the car? In 2009, legislators passed a law known as Leandra's law to punish drivers convicted of impaired driving with an automatic felony conviction if they have...

It's been over six years now now since New York state passed Leandra's Law. The law makes it a Class E felony to drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs with a child younger than 16 in the car - even for a first offense. If the child suffers serious physical injury,...