When most people think of driving under the influence, they imagine someone driving while intoxicated with alcohol. However, New York State also has a special charge specifically for those who have been arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs. A drug DWI charge, formally known as DWAI (Drug), or driving while ability impaired […]
Read MoreDriving under the influence is wrong, under any circumstances. Unfortunately, despite knowing that, people do it anyway. While many people believe that DWIs are reserved for drunk drivers, this is hardly the case. DWIs can be issued to anyone who willfully got behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while their ability was impaired by […]
Read MoreIndividuals who break the law in Rockland County when it comes to driving under the influence will be subject to very serious penalties. Though many people have a tendency to associate driving under the influence with alcohol, and they are correct to do so, it is also important to be aware that it is possible […]
Read MoreWhen a person makes the decision to consume a substance that impairs their ability to drive but still gets behind the wheel anyway, they may be facing serious consequences that can impact them for the rest of their life. People who choose to drive after taking drugs or drinking alcohol are not only putting their […]
Read MoreNew York State law enforcement is well aware that the numbers of people driving while intoxicated increase with major holidays. This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, often considered the unofficial start of summer and is a time that many people travel to barbecues, bars, beaches, and more, to kick off the warm weather. Summer celebrations […]
Read MoreIn New York State, if you have drugs in your bloodstream that impairs your ability to drive, you can be charged with driving while ability under the influence of drugs. This is called a DWAI-Drug. This is very similar to a DWI. The consequences are almost mirrored. It’s a misdemeanor charge. It’s a serious charge, […]
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