In New York State, there are different levels of DWI charges that a driver can face when arrested. If convicted and depending on the circumstances, a driver will deal with fines, be sent to jail, lose driving privileges and more.Some circumstances are taken more...
Month: June 2017
Pulled over for speeding on I-90?
Somewhere between Buffalo and Albany, you see the spinning lights. You check your speedometer. You sigh.You are about to get "soaked" by the state with fines and other penalties. The state wants us to drive safely and not harm other people, which is understandable. It...
Why to not plead guilty to cellphone violations while driving
Since texting and driving and other activities involving the use of a smartphone while behind the wheel are statistically shown to be the cause of a great number of crashes, law enforcement and governmental agencies are taking steps to dissuade drivers from the...
What should I know about the New York State driver point system?
Drivers in New York State who receive a citation for committing certain violations behind the wheel will be likely have points assessed on their driver's license. People might have a vague notion of what that means, but do not fully understand how much of a costly...
Large-scale investigation leads to series of drug charges
Law enforcement in Rochester and throughout New York are invested in trying to stop drug crimes from taking place and making arrests when they do. Part of this is moving forward with large-scale investigations regarding drug crimes. This can vary from lower level drug...
Judge convicted of DWI faces problems due to alleged violations
For those in Rochester who are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and are facing the penalties for that action, the case is not over once the judgment has been issued. For example, there might be an ignition interlock device placed on the driver's...