Hiring an experienced attorney always has its benefits -- experience with the court system, knowledge of plea bargain details, the ability to navigate complex administration procedures, and help prevent loss of driving privileges. It's especially important if you have been charged with a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI/DUI). An experienced DWI attorney may offer advice or counsel that could affect the severity of your sentence.
Also keep in mind that if your BAC was between.08 and.11 (and there may be some question as to whether the reading was accurate) conviction is less of a certainty and a DWI attorney may be able to better plea bargain your case. At Patrick McLaughlin Esq, I concentrate on defending drunk driving charges, speeding tickets, and traffic infractions in Municipal, District, and Superior Courts in all counties of Western New York.
I work hard for every client in order to obtain the best possible results. I have obtained either a dismissal or a reduction in 99% of my traffic cases.
Also keep in mind that if your BAC was between.08 and.11 (and there may be some question as to whether the reading was accurate) conviction is less of a certainty and a DWI attorney may be able to better plea bargain your case. At Patrick McLaughlin Esq, I concentrate on defending drunk driving charges, speeding tickets, and traffic infractions in Municipal, District, and Superior Courts in all counties of Western New York.
I work hard for every client in order to obtain the best possible results. I have obtained either a dismissal or a reduction in 99% of my traffic cases.
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Certified in the administration and interpretation of Field Sobriety Testing by the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration.
Attorney Patrick McLaughlin graduated from the University of Toledo School of Law in 1993.
While attending University of Toledo, Mr. McLaughlin interned in the public defender's office in Toledo Municipal Court, handling criminal, vehicle and traffic cases.
He was also the chairman of the Environmental Law Society at the College of Law.
Since 1999, Mr. McLaughlin has worked with and for some of the top Criminal Defense/DWI Attorneys in Western New York.
Attorney Patrick McLaughlin graduated from the University of Toledo School of Law in 1993.
While attending University of Toledo, Mr. McLaughlin interned in the public defender's office in Toledo Municipal Court, handling criminal, vehicle and traffic cases.
He was also the chairman of the Environmental Law Society at the College of Law.
Since 1999, Mr. McLaughlin has worked with and for some of the top Criminal Defense/DWI Attorneys in Western New York.
The reciprocity agreement amongst the Canadian Provinces and New York was implemented for the purpose of exchanging traffic violation records.
Under the term of the agreement, each Canadian Province and New York State agreed to notify the home jurisdiction of the driver's offense, expecting the home Province to take action with respect to DWI's / DUI's, unpaid traffic tickets, suspensions etc. Infractions committed by the driver would result in the application of demerit points in the driver's home Province's driving record.
Under the term of the agreement, each Canadian Province and New York State agreed to notify the home jurisdiction of the driver's offense, expecting the home Province to take action with respect to DWI's / DUI's, unpaid traffic tickets, suspensions etc. Infractions committed by the driver would result in the application of demerit points in the driver's home Province's driving record.
Driving While Ability Impaired by a Combined Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DWAI/Combination).
Chemical Test Refusal: A driver who refuses to take a chemical test (normally a test of breath, blood or urine).
A Commercial Driver (License Class A, B, or C) is held to stricter Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) standards, and faces tougher penalties, while operating a commercial vehicle that requires a CDL license.
A first time conviction for DWI, DWAI, or having a.04 percent or higher BAC requires a minimum 1-year revocation of the driver's license (3 years, if driving a vehicle that requires hazardous materials).
Chemical Test Refusal: A driver who refuses to take a chemical test (normally a test of breath, blood or urine).
A Commercial Driver (License Class A, B, or C) is held to stricter Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) standards, and faces tougher penalties, while operating a commercial vehicle that requires a CDL license.
A first time conviction for DWI, DWAI, or having a.04 percent or higher BAC requires a minimum 1-year revocation of the driver's license (3 years, if driving a vehicle that requires hazardous materials).
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, roughly half of all boating fatalities involve alcohol.
Just like driving a car under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it is illegal to operate a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol in New York State.
An operator with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher is considered legally intoxicated.
In New York, if you are stopped for the suspicion of impaired operation and refuse to voluntarily submit to a breath test, your privilege to operate may be immediately suspended, pending a hearing.
Just like driving a car under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it is illegal to operate a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol in New York State.
An operator with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher is considered legally intoxicated.
In New York, if you are stopped for the suspicion of impaired operation and refuse to voluntarily submit to a breath test, your privilege to operate may be immediately suspended, pending a hearing.
In New York State, law enforcement agencies are cracking down on motorcyclists who ride under the infuence of drugs or alcohol.
According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, a motorcyclist who chooses to drink and ride is more likely to be involved in a fatal drunk driving incident; "alcohol is a major contributor to motorcycle crashes, particularly fatal [ones]."
Approximately 40-45% of all riders killed in a motorcycle accident being due to the consumption of drugs or alcohol, Additionally, about third of all fatal motorcycle accidents had a BAC above legal limits.
According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, a motorcyclist who chooses to drink and ride is more likely to be involved in a fatal drunk driving incident; "alcohol is a major contributor to motorcycle crashes, particularly fatal [ones]."
Approximately 40-45% of all riders killed in a motorcycle accident being due to the consumption of drugs or alcohol, Additionally, about third of all fatal motorcycle accidents had a BAC above legal limits.
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