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If you are facing a first-time DWI charge in New York, you likely have many questions about what happens next. An arrest puts your driver’s license, your finances, and your clean record at risk. Drivers…

A New York DWI conviction in 2026 costs more than it did even a year ago. On February 16, 2026, the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) put new rules into effect that quietly…

No, skipping Miranda warnings rarely causes a DWI or DUI case to be dropped outright. In New York, the police have an obligation to read you your rights at a certain stage in the arrest,…

A DWI conviction now adds 11 points to your New York driving record. Before the state’s updated Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) point rules, alcohol-related and drug-related driving offenses under Vehicle and Traffic Law §…

If Walmart loss prevention stopped you for suspected shoplifting in New York, the situation can quickly move from a store-level stop to police involvement, an appearance ticket or arrest, a store ban, and a separate…

Shoplifting at stores like Target is a criminal offense under New York’s larceny statutes, not a minor mistake that goes away once you leave the parking lot. Depending on the value of the merchandise, you…

Whether you are facing a DWI charge, a criminal accusation, or a serious traffic matter, having an attorney by your side can affect how your case is handled. Not every criminal defense lawyer will be…

Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol (DWAI/Alcohol) under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) § 1192(1) prohibits operating a motor vehicle while your ability to drive is impaired by alcohol to any extent. In…

Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Aggravated DWI) in New York generally refers to enhanced DWI offenses under the Vehicle and Traffic Law. These include driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.18% or higher, as…

An Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) evaluation is a clinical screening that determines whether a person arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) has an alcohol or substance use problem. New York Vehicle and…

A hardship driving privilege is a court-ordered, limited driving privilege issued at your arraignment. It allows you to drive only for work, medical treatment, or school during the first 30 days after a Driving While…