New York State Senator Charles Fuschillo Jr. is about to introduce legislation in which all drivers convicted of New York DWI would be required to install ignition interlocks in their cars. Presently, Westchester County and six other New York counties give judges the option to require ignition interlocks in cases…
Arrests for Putnam County DWI’s have increased by a stunning 35% in 2008, and Putnam’s lead prosecutor, District Attorney Adam Levy has stated he is ready to take action. There were 633 Putnam County drunk driving arrests in 2008, up from 469 in 2007, and 414 in 2006. In contrast,…
If you are arrested for a New York drunk driving charge, or for refusing a chemical test, in addition to any criminal penalties you will be assessed, you will also have to pay what is known as the “Driver Responsibility Assessment.” Beginning in November of 2004, The New York State…