Tag Archives: DWAI

Steps to Take After Getting a DUI

If you are a first time DWI or DUI offender in New York State, you may be asking yourself what’s next. You are probably wondering what will happen to your car, your license, your job, and your permanent criminal record. First, you have only a short amount of time from the date of your arrest […]

STOP-DWI campaign scheduled for Super Bowl Sunday

If you have to drive home after watching the Super Bowl Sunday night, be aware that police will be watching for impaired drivers. State Police will join local law enforcement agencies for a crackdown on impaired driving, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Thursday. The STOP-DWI campaign, which will run from noon to midnight Sunday, will […]

Stricter Penalties for Multiple DWI Offenses

Beginning November 1, penalties will get tougher for repeat DWI offenders. Vincent’s Law, signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo this summer, aims to keep drivers who keep breaking the law off the road. Vincent’s Law is named for a Central New York man killed by a drunk driver with five DWI offenses who had never served […]

How Cuomo Could Expand DWI Effort to Target All Serial Dangerous Drivers

Governor Cuomo announced Monday that new DMV drivers license rules have taken thousands of dangerous motorists off New York State roads. The changes set an important precedent by mandating the permanent revocation of driving privileges for the worst drunk driving offenders. But since the new policies apply only to DWI violations, the state is still […]