In New York State, the age an individual must be to legally purchase or consume alcohol is 21. That being said, many people under the age of 21 do drink alcohol and sometimes, they do so with the permission of their parents. However, just because an individual under the age of 21 has permission from […]

This weekend, millions of football fans across the United States are expected to tune in to the 52nd annual Superbowl. Many people associate Superbowl Sunday with lots of food, friends, football, and beer. That being said, it is important that people who go to Superbowl parties make sure not to drive under the influence of […]

One of the most important laws regarding intoxicated driving in New York State is Leandra’s Law. When it was passed, the goal was to strengthen the penalties for individuals who were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol while there were children under the age of 16 in the car. Some of the […]

When new laws are signed in New York State, citizens have a responsibility to make sure they are aware of the law and of the penalties associated with any violations of the law. Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that will require intoxication testing any time a serious motor vehicle collision occurs in New […]

Halloween is tomorrow and it is important to make sure everyone stays safe. One way New York is trying to keep residents safe is by increasing the number of checkpoints throughout the state in an effort to crack down on drunk and distracted drivers. The crackdown began on October 27 and will continue through Wednesday, […]

This past weekend, six people were injured in Pearl River, New York as a result of one driver’s bad decisions. The driver, who was intoxicated, crossed over into the lane of oncoming traffic, resulting in a crash with another vehicle. Not only was the driver intoxicated, he was also driving without a license. The driver, his […]