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Alcohol Blood Level To Be Lowered?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Matthew Weiss

The National Transportation Safety Board proposed last week that states lower their drinking and driving limits from .08 to .05.  Currently, all states criminalize drinking and driving (DWI) for motorists with a blood-alcohol level (BAC) of .08% or more. The … Continue reading →

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NYC Breathalyzers Called Into Question

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Matthew Weiss

Lawyers that handle vehicle and traffic law matters are familiar with the many ways to challenge a drinking and driving charge.    One of those ways involves checking whether the police Breathalyzer was properly functioning, tested and maintained.  This device … Continue reading →

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Man Arrested For Drunk Mowing

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Matthew Weiss

I’ve heard of DWI (driving while intoxicated) but what about MWI (mowing while intoxicated)?  Charles Gray, a 69-year Wisconsin man, was recently arrested for driving his lawn mower on a public road while drunk. Traveling at a snail’s pace, Gray … Continue reading →

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Interlock Ignition Devices To Be Installed On All Cars In US?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Bob Corker (R-TN) have introduced legislation designed to reduce the number of drunk driving crashes and fatalities on America’s roads.  The Roads Safe Act would provide $12 million in annual funding over 5 years … Continue reading →

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Over 1,000 DWI Cases Could Be Overturned

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

A sharp defense attorney in Philadelphia was able to identify a major problem with how Philadelphia police calibrate their Breathalyzer devices and, as a result, 1,000s of DWI cases may be over-turned. Breathalyzer devices use a person’s breath to measure … Continue reading →

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The New York Drunk Driving Program

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

A New York motorist who is convicted of driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired or drug-related driving offense will have their license suspended or revoked. In order to obtain a conditional license while suspended or revoked (or conditional driving privilege … Continue reading →

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This Guy REALLY Wanted A Beer!

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Matthew Weiss

An upstate New York driver, Duane Bush, REALLY wanted a beer.  He was so longing for a six-pack that he drove 11 miles with only 3 tires.  Another motorist called the police when he saw Bush’s rear tire fall off … Continue reading →

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Funniest DWI Video Ever

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Matthew Weiss

Hard to believe that this guy was actually driving a car.

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Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Basics

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Matthew Weiss

According to calculateme.com, a Lithuanian man was pulled over with a blood alcohol level of .727%, over 9 times the legal limit in New York.  Remarkably, the driver explained that he had been drinking all night and was just trying … Continue reading →

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