DUI

Effective November 6, 2024, significant changes were made to DMV rules that affect points, suspensions, and look back periods for numerous traffic violations. In particular, the changes affect repeat offenders and offenses involving alcohol, drugs, and driving with a suspended or revoked license. I will briefly summarize the key changes, and the reason why now Read on…

There are three things a motorist should do if they are pulled over by a law enforcement official for suspicion of DWI in Merrick. For one, you should not admit any wrongdoing. Once detained and arrested, you must be read your Miranda Rights advising you of your Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination and that you Read on…

If you are arrested on suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), in particular in Nassau County, your vehicle may be seized at the scene at held during the pendency of the case for forfeiture. The basis in law for such a forfeiture stems from the Nassau County Administrative Code, which grants the authority to seize Read on…

When a motorist is pulled over by a New York law enforcement official on suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs (DUI), there are various factors that will determine whether a suspect will be detained overnight for arraignment the following morning, or in the alternative, issued a desk appearance Read on…

If you are pulled over by a law enforcement officer for suspicion of DWI on Long Island (or any traffic violation for that matter), one of the most important things to do is to not make any oral admissions of fault, guilt or liability. This is one of the times when it is best to Read on…

If you are convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUI) for a second time within a period of 10 years, it is considered an E Felony. As a result, you face a maximum of four (4) years in prison, mandatory fines of up to $5,000 plus mandatory state Read on…