http://www.newyorkdwilawyerblog.com/ Published by The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel, Esq. en-us 2010-02-18T14:13:56-05:00 http://www.newyorkdwilawyerblog.com/2010/02/new_york_dwibreath_screening_t.html We represent many clients who are charged with driving while intoxicated and a refusal to take a chemical test. Many of these clients were charged with a refusal since they did not understand the difference between 1) what is known... DWI A to Z Mark Siesel 2010-02-18T14:13:56-05:00 http://www.newyorkdwilawyerblog.com/2010/01/westchester_county_dwipolice_p.html In an eye opening article in the January 17, 2010 Journal News, several officers acknowledged off the record what many suspected for a long time: When off-duty police are stopped for Westchester DWI or traffic infractions, they are frequently helped... DWI Topics Of Interest Mark Siesel 2010-01-18T17:43:01-05:00 http://www.newyorkdwilawyerblog.com/2010/01/westchester_county_dwifirst_ca.html Under the recently enacted Leandra's Law, which went into effect in December, 2009, motorists will now be charged with a felony if accused of a New York DWI with children under the age of 16 in the car. The law... DWI Topics Of Interest Mark Siesel 2010-01-11T13:55:06-05:00 http://www.newyorkdwilawyerblog.com/2009/12/two_westchester_police_officer.html Two off duty police officers in Westchester have been charged with New York drunk driving this month. On December 11, 2009, Michael Huffman, a 29 year old four year veteran of the Dobbs Ferry police force, was charged with DWI,... DWI In The News Mark Siesel 2009-12-30T14:50:11-05:00 http://www.newyorkdwilawyerblog.com/2009/12/new_york_drunk_drivingleandras_1.html Beginning on December 18, 2009, it will now be a felony in New York to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a child under the age of 16 in the vehicle. Leandra's Law, named for Leandra Rosado, an 11... DWI In The News Mark Siesel 2009-12-15T21:14:45-05:00 http://www.newyorkdwilawyerblog.com/2009/11/new_york_dwi_lawsignition_inte.html NY Governor Paterson signed "Leandra's Law" on November 18, 2009, by which motorists accused of a New York drunk driving offense with a child under age 15 in the car will be charged with a felony. The law, which will... DWI--Legislative Update Mark Siesel 2009-11-30T07:50:21-05:00 http://www.newyorkdwilawyerblog.com/2009/11/ossining_dwi_could_be_first_we.html We recently reported on the passage of "Leandra's Law", by which any motorist charged with a New York DWI with a child in the car under the age of 15 will be facing felony charges, even on a first offense.... DWI In The News Mark Siesel 2009-11-26T08:40:05-05:00 http://www.newyorkdwilawyerblog.com/2009/11/new_york_drunk_drivingleandras.html Last month 11 year old Leandra Rosado was killed in a New York DWI accident on the Henry Hudson Parkway when the driver, 32 year old Carmen Huertas, lost control of the vehicle and it overturned. There were seven girls... DWI--Legislative Update Mark Siesel 2009-11-18T07:46:05-05:00 http://www.newyorkdwilawyerblog.com/2009/11/new_york_drunk_drivingwhat_is.html After a conviction or plea to a New York drunk driving offense, such as driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, or aggravated DWI, one of the biggest concerns that clients have is the ability to maintain their driving privileges.... DWI A to Z Mark Siesel 2009-11-12T07:37:09-05:00 http://www.newyorkdwilawyerblog.com/2009/11/westchester_county_dwiforfeitu.html The Westchester County Board of Legislators has passed legislation requiring the forfeiture of cars for motorists convicted of any Westchester County drunk driving offense beginning on December 15, 2010. The new law also applies to those convicted of unlawful speed... DWI--Legislative Update Mark Siesel 2009-11-08T07:45:44-05:00