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16-Sep-2013
If you reside in the state of New York, it is possible for you to be charged with a number of different alcohol-related offenses. Among these include driving while intoxicated (DWI) , driving while ability impaired (DWAI) and zero tolerance violations. Each crime ranges in severity, meaning that you could expect to face varying legal penalties. For example, driving while intoxicated is prosecuted ...
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15-May-2013
In the state of New York, lawmakers have decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana. If it was discovered that you were in possession of 25 grams or less, for example, you would be issued a civil citation—which is punishable by a $100 fine for a first violation and a $200 fine for a second violation. Since this is not a criminal offense, you would not be sentenced to jail ...
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17-Apr-2013
Once you have obtained a valid driver's license in New York, you are automatically subject to the state's implied consent laws. This means that you are legally required to submit to a chemical test—which may include a breath, blood, saliva or urine test—if a law enforcement officer suspects that you have been driving while intoxicated. They have the right to choose which test ...
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