When a Rochester driver accused of DWI undergoes a blood test, the blood is sent to a laboratory for an analysis of its alcohol content. The regulations of the New York State Department of Health set forth specific rules regarding what criteria must be met by a technician before he or she may be issued […]
Daily Archives: March 19, 2015
When someone accused of drinking and driving undergoes a blood test instead of a breath test to determine his or her blood alcohol level, it helps to have an experienced Rochester DWI lawyer. The blood test is generally considered more accurate than a breath test, and an experienced lawyer will know how to examine all […]
Most Rochester residents are familiar with the idea that before placing someone under arrest, the police are supposed to read that person their Miranda warnings or “rights,” which include the right to an attorney and the right against self-incrimination. Because field sobriety tests – such as reciting the alphabet or walking a straight line – […]
A Rochester driver arrested for drinking and driving will usually be issued a Uniform Traffic Ticket that looks very similar to the tickets issued for other driving offenses – such as speeding or passing a stop sign. Most moving violations for which traffic tickets are issued result in a certain number of “points” being placed […]