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...]
