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Other New York Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: What Is Dwi?
  A: In New York, the law is getting increasingly more strict with individuals convicted of drunk driving. If you have just been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated … More
• Q: What Is The Drunk Driving Law In New York?
  A: New York State DWI Law is governed by section 1192 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Section 1192­3 addresses the "common law" theory of DWI based on the police … More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For Felony Dwi?
  A: A person charged with DWI who has a prior DWI conviction within 10 years faces felony DWI charges which carries a potential maximum jail sentence of up to 4 years.
• Q: What Are The Elements Of Dwi?
  A: The critical elements of a DWI conviction are as follows: driving or operating a motor vehicle on a road or highway while having a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) … More
• Q: What Is "bac"?
  A: A DWI conviction depends on a test of your Blood Alcohol Content. Unfortunately, often times a person is not even the slightest bit aware of what his or her BAC is … More
• Q: How Is Bac Tested?
  A: Your BAC will be tested either through a Breathalyzer test, urine test or direct withdrawal of your blood. Although you may not have the right to dictate the terms of … More
• Q: What Is The Difference Between "driving" And "operating"?
  A: An experienced attorney will also examine whether it can be argued that you were not "driving" the vehicle prior to your arrest. Some states use the word "driving" in … More
• Q: What If I Was Not Driving On A Roadway?
  A: Your attorney may also raise the argument that you were not driving a "motorized vehicle" as intended by the applicable laws in your state. For example, although … More
• Q: Can I Refuse To Take A Test?
  A: There is no constitutional right to refuse a breath or chemical test to determine the level of alcohol in your body. You are deemed to consent just by the act of … More
• Q: What If I Refuse To Take A Test?
  A: Refusing to take the test has its consequences: your license can be revoked merely for the refusal (even if you're perfectly sober); your refusal may be admissible as … More