Category: Educational

If you've been told that your license was suspended for a "scoff," you're probably wondering what that actually means. While many people assume it refers to an unpaid traffic ticket, the legal meaning is slightly different—and understanding it is important if you want to avoid additional penalties. What...

If you've been charged under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 511 — Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, often just called "AUO" — you may be confused about why you're suddenly appearing in a local criminal court instead of paying a fine by mail like a...

Being stopped for suspicion of DWI can be an overwhelming experience. One of the first things many drivers are asked to do is perform a series of roadside exercises commonly known as field sobriety tests. While officers often present these tests as straightforward measures of intoxication, the reality is much more complicated.

When negotiating DWI cases in New York, prosecutors frequently require defendants to complete educational or victim-impact programs as part of a plea agreement or sentencing recommendations. While requirements vary by county and the individual facts of the case, these are the most common programs you'll encounter.

If you are arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New York and are accused of refusing to submit to a chemical breath, blood, urine, or saliva test, you may face more than just criminal charges. You may also be required to appear at a DMV Refusal Hearing, which is a separate administrative proceeding that...

Being arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New York can have an immediate impact on your ability to drive. For many people, losing their driving privileges means difficulty getting to work, taking children to school, attending medical appointments, or fulfilling other important responsibilities. In some cases, New York law allows...

If you've been stopped by a police officer on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), you may be asked to blow into a small handheld device at the side of the road. This device is known as a Portable Breath Test (PBT). Many drivers mistakenly believe that this roadside breath...

Many drivers believe that once they receive a traffic ticket in New York, they have to pay the fine or plead guilty. In reality, New York traffic laws provide motorists with important procedural rights that can sometimes lead to a complete dismissal of the charges. Recently, our office...

Many drivers who receive a traffic ticket in New York City (Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island) are surprised to learn that they cannot negotiate or plea bargain the ticket, even with the help of an attorney. This is very different from how traffic tickets are handled in most other parts of...