Taimoor Rana is seasoned criminal defense attorney specializing in DUI related cases. He shares his expert legal opinion here The New DWI Law Takes Effect from Today »
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- The new DWI Law that is considered as the toughest law in the nation goes into effect today in New York State.
According to the new law, a child who is under 16 years old would be charged with a felony to drive a car with a blood alcohol level of .08.
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DWI Enforcement during Christmas and New year Holidays »
In order to enhance the enforcement of DWI laws, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will join forces with other law enforcement agencies from around the state and nation.
Death Toll from DWI rises during Christmas and New Year
According to traffic safety experts, during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period the daily death toll from drunk driving crashes is significantly more than during the rest of the year.
2,400 alcohol-related traffic crashes in Texas
In Texas during December, on average, more that 2,400 alcohol-related traffic crashes occurred. These accidents result in 80 fatalities on Texas roads and highways. (These estimates are based on an analysis of Texas CRIS data since 2003).
More Patrols During Christmas and New Year Holidays
This year, in cooperation with TxDOT, Sheriff Tommy Gage has delivered an important message for Texas drivers – he asked them not to drive if you’re tipsy or buzzed; they should call a cab or get a sober ride home instead.
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Man charged with Felony DWI »
According to police a Kingsbury man was charged with felony DWI early Saturday after police saw him drive through a red light.
Glens Falls Police Sgt. Keith Knoop reported that Sean B. Willey, 38, of Vaughn Road was arrested at 2:54 a.m. after he passed through a red light at the intersection of Ridge Street and Dix Avenue without stopping.
It has been concluded by Glens Falls Police Officer Tony Lydon that he was intoxicated, but Knoop said that Willey refused to take a breath test.
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Driver pleads not guilty to 5th DWI charge »
On Thursday in Niagara County Court, Thaddeus A. Lipniarski Jr., 38, of Creek Road, Lewiston, has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated DWI, felony DWI and other counts.
Police has arrested Lipniarski on July 1 in North Tonawanda. At that time his blood-alcohol content was measured at 0.23%.
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Police Charged Henry County sheriff’s deputy with DWI »
Authorities said on Wednesday that a Henry County sheriff’s deputy whose pickup truck slammed into a New Castle home on Sept. 24. was drunk at the time when the accident took place.
Charges against Guadalupe Wally Trevino
On Wednesday, Guadalupe Wally Trevino, 40, Spiceland, was charged in Henry Superior Court 2 with misdemeanor counts of DWI, public intoxication and criminal recklessness.
According to reports, Trevino was off duty and he was driving a privately owned vehicle when he struck the house in the 700 block of Broad Street.
Trevino’s blood-alcohol content
As elaborated in the court documents, soon after the accident Trevino’s blood-alcohol content was measured at 0.2%.
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Police Charged Justice with aggravated DWI »
Pawling – A village justice has been charged with DWI by the police. Since he was driving with a blood-alcohol content above 0.18% following a rear-end collision on Route 22 on Thanksgiving Day.
Robert Apple, 54, was charged with aggravated DWI following a violation.
Justice’s Blood Alcohol Level
Lt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said that generally the aggravated DWI charge applies to those who are accused of driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.18%.
No injuries reported
The accident took place about 2 p.m. near the intersection of East Main Street in the Village of Pawling.
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Houma woman,20, Charged with fourth DWI »
On early Friday morning, a Houma woman who is considered too young to drink has been legally charged with her fourth DWI.
Trooper Bryan Zeringue, who is a State Police Troop C spokesman has said that Caitlyn Rose Case, 20, 704 Maple Ave., Houma, was stopped just after midnight on Martin Luther King Boulevard. He said that multiple traffic violations has lead to the stop, including running a red light.
Breath Test
Moreover he said that a breath test showed that she had a blood-alcohol level of .22. The legal limit for drivers who are younger than 21 is .02.
Charges against Caitlyn Rose Case
Caitlyn Rose Case, has been charged with a DWI, improper lane usage and disregarding a traffic-control signal and has been booked at the Terrebonne Parish jail.
According to records Case pleaded guilty during a Sept. 22 court appearance to her first and second DWI charges.
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Fatal DWI crash – Man gets 15-year Sentence »
A suburban St. Louis man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. He has conducted a deadly crash on Interstate 70.
Chad E. Frazer was sentenced on Friday for involuntary manslaughter and leaving the scene of the accident. The accident occurred on Feb. 19 in which Robert Wood was killed.
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Off-Duty Cop Charged with DWI After Crashing Into Toll Plaza »
Yesterday, it has been reported by AP that an off-duty cop was arrested for DWI in Queens. It has been reported that veteran detective James O’Connell was arrested and charged with DWI after he smashed into a tollbooth at the Midtown Tunnel in Queens.
According to reports James was allegedly driving home from a holiday party when he smacked into the lane’s gate arm at the toll plaza around 2 a.m.
Before that he had a holiday party with colleagues in Great Neck.
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Mother Charged In Fatal DWI Crash made a Court Appearance »
On Tuesday the woman made an appearance in court. She is accused of driving drunk in a crash that killed an 11-year-old girl.
Carmen Huertas has been charged with manslaughter and DWI.
While in court, an envelope has been handed over by the District Attorney to Huertas’ defense attorney.
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