In a significant overhaul of its motor vehicle regulations, the New York Department of Motor Vehicles has announced substantial changes to its point system and driving violation penalties. These amendments reflect an increased focus on public safety and stricter enforcement of serious traffic violations. How violations add points to New York Driver’s Licenses: 11 Point...Read More

Avoiding driving while intoxicated (DWI) is important for both your safety and the safety of others on the road. Fortunately, there are several alternative transportation options you can consider when traveling in Buffalo, NY to avoid DWI: Public Transportation: Buffalo has a very accessible public transportation system that includes buses and a light rail system...Read More

MARIJUANA LAW AND DUI (DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE) Marijuana is legal, right? Well yes, kind of. New Mexico passed the HB 2, the Cannabis Regulation Act, in March of 2021, legalizing recreational use of marijuana. Recreational sales can start on April 1, 2022, and that is no April Fool’s joke. But, what does that mean...Read More

We think it is important that you know these 5 things about DWI Stops as we head into this holiday weekend.   As we celebrate our Independence, we attend parties and picnics which have plenty of food and, of course, plenty of alcohol. Historically the 4th of July is one of the deadliest holidays of...Read More

With all the associated festivities, holiday weekends virtually always see an increase in drunk driving-related wrecks. Unfortunately, Labor Day is no exception. This year, the National Safety Council estimates nearly 400 traffic fatalities will occur over Labor Day Weekend. They expect almost 40 percent of them will be attributed to impaired motorists. As such, you...Read More

In most cases, law enforcement personnel cannot stop motorists to check for impairment unless they have reason to believe that the suspects are, indeed, intoxicated. That means motorists who aren’t exhibiting any signs of drunk driving shouldn’t have to worry about facing DWI charges—unless, of course, they live in a state that allows sobriety checkpoints....Read More

If you’re facing DWI charges, it’s natural to fret about the outcome of your case—and the repercussions it could have on various aspects of your life. Fortunately, a conviction isn’t necessarily imminent. With the right defense strategy, it may be possible to secure lesser charges with reduced penalties—or to get the case dropped altogether. DWI...Read More

Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense in the state of New York. That doesn’t mean, however, that it always results in felony charges. In fact, most drunk driving-related offenses are considered traffic infections or misdemeanors, unless aggravating factors apply. Let’s take a look at the different offenses and the kinds of scenarios that could...Read More

In the state of New York, a conviction for DWI or DWAI has both direct and indirect costs, which might include fines, license reinstatement fees, lost wages, and higher car insurance premiums. When you consider that even a first-time offender could face jail time, though, the associated expenses might be the least of your worries....Read More

Maybe you had a drink or two; maybe you didn’t. Regardless, the sight of red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror can send your blood pressure soaring. Those who are stopped and accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol can benefit from a basic understanding of the types of charges and...Read More