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This video is about New York’s Loosey-Goosey Two Hour DWI Rule.
Even though they (the police) ONLY have two hours in New York State to get a sample of your body fluids, and even if they do not get it in within the two hours it can still be used against you.
Only the sample (blood or breath) will have less weight on the scales of justice. That is the new case law, in the past it was completely suppressed, NOW we let a jury (the fact finders) give it all the “weight” they think it deserves, as in credibility. Remember we have Driving WHILE Intoxicated. So if the “while” is longer and longer from the actual test, it’s relevance, reliability, and accuracy become more and more questionable.
If you have questions about your DWI/DWAI charges within the Finger Lakes region you can either call me or send me an email.
Originally, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. My father was a NYS corrections officer, and my mother a waitress. I now live in Ithaca, NY with my wife (of 25 years), and four kids. I have a B.S. in Human Biology, Doctorates in Law and Chiropractic, and a Post Graduate in Acupuncture. I practiced as a Chiropractic Physician in Florida from 1986 to 1995. I graduated law school in 1997, and went on to practice trial law in FL, NY, NJ, and PA. I love practicing criminal defense and injury law within the Finger Lakes Region of New York State.
Over 90% of the cases that I take on are New York DWI defense cases. I am certified as a breath tester by the Department of Transportation, the guidelines of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). I am certified in Field Sobriety Tests, and an active member of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD). My online materials include over 400 blog posts, dozens of articles, and over 330 informative videos on my youtube channel.
I have co-authored Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in New York, in both 2011 and 2013. These are West Thomson legal manuals on New York State DWI defense, and focus on the best practices for other lawyers handling a New York DWI case. Included in Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in New York are materials I provide clients, such as my fee agreement and ways to avoid misdemeanor probation. I was selected by Super Lawyers as a Upstate New York 2013 Rising Star in DWI/DUI Defense based on my experience, contributions, and professional standing.
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