Reader’s Question:
If I hire a DWI lawyer to help me in my DWI case here in Oyster Bay, New York, what are the things that I would have to discuss with the lawyer? Can I also talk with the lawyer about the effects of DWI on my car insurance?
Fraser
Oyster Bay, NY
There are a lot of [...]
Reader’s Question:
What advice can you give me on how to deal with my auto insurance after my DWI conviction here in Brookhaven, New York?
Danny
Brookhaven, NY
You just have to pay your auto insurance premiums on time every month and renew your auto insurance policy as usual. But just a reminder, though, you have to be ready [...]
Reader’s Question:
My friend borrowed my car and he got into an accident caused by drunk driving here in Staten Island, New York. Will I be held liable for the damage and can I file a claim with my car insurance company.
Harry
Staten Island, NY
It is really very risky to loan someone your car, even if you [...]
Reader’s Question:
I plan to cancel my current car insurance policy because I am paying a lot of money now than I used to before my DWI charge here in Islip, New York. What do I have to do in case I fail to formally cancel my policy?
Valeria
Islip, NY
I do understand why you want to cancel [...]
Reader’s Question:
A friend of mine told me that his DWI case here in Queens, New York is an aggravated DWI. What can be considered an aggravated DWI in the state of New York?
Mariz
Queens, NY
Your friend must have a high blood alcohol content (BAC) that’s why he was charged with aggravated DWI in Queens, New York. [...]
Reader’s Question:
What does it mean if a DWI case is a felony DWI? I heard my parents talking that my father’s DWI case here in Buffalo, New York is a felony case.
Camille
Buffalo, NY
Your father’s DWI case in Buffalo, New York might not be his first DWI charge. In general, felony DWI charges in the state [...]
Reader’s Question:
My cousin was charged with DWI here in Union, New York and I don’t know why he is so worried. Could you tell me one good reason why he should take this matter seriously?
Jada
Union, NY
Your cousin has every reason to be worried about his DWI charge in Union, New York. To be honest, not [...]
Reader’s Question:
It’s nearing the trial phase for my brother’s DWI case here in White Plains, New York. He mentioned that they would still have to go through the pre-trial motions. Could you please explain what pre-trial motions mean and what would the defense usually have to do during that stage?
Reed
White Plains, NY
A motion simply means [...]
Reader’s Question:
I wasn’t read my Miranda rights when I got arrested for DWI in Tonawanda, New York. How would this apply to my DWI case and is it true that my case will not be dismissed because of that?
Elijah
Tonawanda, NY
We should be thankful to TV shows like Adam-12, Law & Order, and Dragnet because almost [...]
Reader’s Question:
I have heard several cases about DUI here in Syracuse, New York that made me eager to know important information about it. Question is, how does a police officer begin a DUI investigation in a traffic stop?
Homer
Syracuse, NY
Normally, a DUI traffic stop and investigation begins when the police officer asks the driver to pull [...]