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July 2008

Getting Out of Jail after a Mount Vernon NY DUI Arrest

Reader’s Question:
Earlier this morning, my sister has been arrested for DUI here in Mount Vernon, New York and we are getting ready to get her out of jail through bail. But we want to know first, is recognizance can also be applied in a DUI case?
Jesse
Mount Vernon, NY
After your sister’s DUI arrest in Mount Vernon, [...]

Brooklyn New York DUI Lawyer

Reader’s Question:
Over a week and a half ago, I was charged with DUI here in Brooklyn, New York and I already decided to hire a lawyer. As a matter of fact, I have already talked to several of them. But why am I getting these letters from lawyers seeking to represent me. How did they [...]

Staten Island NY DUI Car Insurance

Reader’s Question:
I know that my car insurance will be greatly affected after my DUI arrest here in Staten Island, New York. Is there a chance that an insurance company never finds out about my charge and will a DUI lawyer help me in any way with my car insurance?
Garrison
Staten Island, NY
Yes, of course, a DUI [...]

New York DWI License Suspension NY

Reader’s Question:
Hi. I just got my driver’s license recently. I had a couple of drinks since I came from a friend’s party and was stopped for DWI in Amherst, New York. I really can’t believe this would cost me my license. How is this possible if this is only my first time?
Jennifer
Amherst, NY
For your reference, [...]

Buffalo New York DUI Lawyer

Reader’s Question:
I was arrested for the first time because of a DUI offense in Buffalo, New York. Many had advised me to go and contact a lawyer to represent me in court. Will the court hold it against me if I hire a lawyer and contest my DUI charge and does that mean that my [...]

Bronx NY DUI Field Sobriety Test

Reader’s Question:
I haven’t actually been arrested for drunk driving here in Bronx, New York. But I know a lot of people who have already been charged with DUI. I’m just curious, can a person be convicted of a DUI without consuming alcohol? If ever I get arrested for DUI, should I take the field sobriety [...]

Queens New York DUI Defense NY

Reader’s Question:
My cousin was arrested for DUI in Queens, New York. He didn’t drink alcohol nor took any intoxicated substance before driving but the breath test detected that he had alcohol in his system. The police officer also saw on him symptoms of intoxication. How did this happen and in what ways can he beat [...]

DWI Car Insurance Oyster Bay New York NY

Reader’s Question:
I know that it would take some time before I can obtain cheap car insurance after my DWI conviction here in Oyster Bay, New York. Could you give me some tips that can help me return my insurance rates to a lower price after my DWI?
Larry
Oyster Bay, NY
Since you have been convicted for DWI [...]

Probable Cause in a New York DWI Case

Reader’s Question:
My brother was charged with DWI here in New York and it seems that he is working with such a good DWI lawyer. I overheard one time that they will use as a defense that the police officer didn’t have probable cause to stop him during the arrest. What does it mean that the [...]

New York DWI Arrest NY

Reader’s Question:
I have not been caught drunk driving but I know a lot of people who have been arrested and charged with DWI here in New York. If ever I will be in the same situation, what are the things that I should do?
Ben
Brookhaven, NY
For someone who drinks and drive, you have to be aware [...]