At the request of New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued new regulations that will require the permanent revocation of driving privileges in the State of New York. In addition, the Department of Motor Vehicles can also set up a re-licensing procedure that takes a very long time for an … [Read more...]
Nassau County Teenager Court
Nassau County, Long Island, now has a new pilot program designed to help 16 and 17 year olds charged with a crime avoid going to jail. Nassau County is one of nine counties throughout New York State to have a specific court designed to hear cases involving 16 and 17 year olds who previously have been treated as adults subject to criminal … [Read more...]
Anti-Semitism and Tolerance
It was the 1990's in Billings, Montana. Tammy Schnitzer and her five-year-old son, Isaac, had placed a Menorah in Isaac's bedroom window. They were celebrating the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. Without warning, a large cinder block careened through their window. Glass was shattered throughout the room. The Menorah was destroyed! This is one of … [Read more...]
Leandra’s Law
On October 11, 2009, Carmen Huertas was driving on the West Side Highway in Manhattan. She had a blood alcohol level of .012. She was speeding. In addition, she had 7 young girls in the car with her! Carmen lost control of her car due to her speeding while intoxicated. The car flipped over, throwing some of the young girls from the vehicle. … [Read more...]
New York DWI Law Tightened
In January of 2002 Jack Shay, a Lake Placid resident, was hit by a drunk driver. Jack had been a world class speed skater. He had won the 500 and 1500 meter races at the 1932 Olympics in Lake Placid. He was killed in an accident by a drunk driver. At the time of the accident both drivers were taken to a local hospital. At the hospital a medical … [Read more...]
Police Officer Becomes Intoxicated and Crashes – Wrongful Death Suit Settled
Police officer Christine L. Miller was off duty. She drove some friends to O'Leary's Bar and Restaurant. Christine was an officer in the Sunset Hills Police Department. Christine was served numerous drinks at O'Leary's Bar. After consuming "a high quantity" of alcohol Christine got in her car to drive home. Christine drove her Mitsubishi east in … [Read more...]
DWI–Without Driving Your Car!
Here we go again. As we explained back in April of last year, it's quite possible to get a DWI just for being in or near your car, even if you're not driving. One evening in Minnesota, Daryl Fleck, had about a dozen beers. He felt intoxicated and he decided to sleep it off in his car which was parked outside of his house. When the police arrived, … [Read more...]
Two Articles from This Blog Featured on GetLegal.com
Two articles that originally appeared on this blog were recently featured at GetLegal.com. One article which originally appeared here was published at GetLegal at the very end of last month: COMMENTARY: Fetal Homicide Laws & Legal Abortion - The Common Denominator The other article which originally appeared here was published this past … [Read more...]
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) When You’re Not Actually Driving???
In New York, pursuant to NY VTL § 1192, one may be convicted of the serious criminal offence of Driving While Intoxicated ("DWI") if he "operate[s] a motor vehicle" while legally intoxicated. The question is: What does it mean to "operate a motor vehicle"? Is it enough to turn on the engine to violate the statute? Can you be arrested for walking … [Read more...]
