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…
What Is Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated in New York State?
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…
What Is an OASAS Evaluation in New York After a DWI Arrest?
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…
What are Hardship Driving Privileges After a DWI Arrest in New York?
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…
First-Time DWI Arrest In Rockland County: A Former State Trooper’s Guide To Your Defense
Published by The Inniss Firm, PLLC | XTROOPER Defense The red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror on Route 59 seemed to appear out of nowhere. Perhaps you were heading home after dinner…
