What Are Common Defenses Against DUI/DWI Charges in New York? - Randall F. Inniss
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From The Inniss Firm, PLLC - What Are Common Defenses Against DUI/DWI Charges in New York? looks at how medical issues, rising BAC, testing errors, and unlawful stops may affect a New York DWI case. The discussion covers New York DWI and DWAI charges, and how conditions such as GERD can be relevant to breath testing when mouth alcohol or observation-period issues are present. Listeners will also hear about how rising blood alcohol levels can complicate the timeline between driving and testing, and how, in the Second Department, a roadside preliminary breath test is not admissible to prove intoxication without a proper foundation, all considered under Vehicle and Traffic Law.
The episode also examines how an unlawful stop or police report inconsistencies may affect the evidence used to support a DWI charge in New York, along with the procedural steps required before an evidential breath sample can be collected. Standardized field sobriety testing methods developed by NHTSA are discussed as well, including how departures from those procedures may be reviewed as part of a defense.
At The Inniss Firm, PLLC, attorney Randall F. Inniss of The Inniss Firm, PLLC helps drivers throughout Orange County and the Hudson Valley address DUI/DWI charges. Randall F. Inniss earned a B.S. from Binghamton University, a J.D., and an LL.M in Criminal Law from the Buffalo School of Law, and served with the New York State Police as a Trooper, Investigator, and Senior Investigator before founding the firm. He is also a former Certified Breathalyzer Operator with instructor-level qualification in NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.
This conversation is designed for anyone in Middletown, Orange County, or New York’s Hudson Valley who wants to understand how medical conditions, testing procedures, and police conduct can shape a DWI defense. Call The Inniss Firm, PLLC to schedule a free case review and learn more about how these common defenses are evaluated.
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