McGuire & Pelaez, Suffolk County (Long Island) Traffic Law attorneys, discuss common Traffic Law questions about tickets, summons, consequences, proper representation, legal rights, and more. Our offices are conveniently located next to the Central Islip Courthouse.
A new bill recently introduced in Suffolk County would allow school bus stop arms to be equipped with cameras. Lawmakers hope that the cameras would deter drivers from passing school busses when the stop arms are deployed. Additionally, the drivers who have been caught on camera passing the school bus when the stop arm sign is up would be subject to high fines.
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A Lake Ronkonkoma man is facing a DWI charge after driving his vehicle into his next-door neighbor’s house on Sunday November 24, 2014. According to authorities, the 20-year-old male was driving a 2010 Hyundai Sonata when he crashed through the neighbors’ front door. The driver fled the scene, but police were able to easily locate him as it was quickly discovered that he lived next door. Fortunately, all of the individuals inside the house escaped injury.
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a dangerous and costly illegal offense. Alcohol not only severely impairs your driving abilities; it also affects your judgment and coordination. If you are convicted of a DWI as a first offense, the consequences may be harsh. Common consequences include fines of between $500 and $1,000, up to 1 year in jail, a minimum of 3 years’ probation, and revocation of your driver’s license for at least 6 months. In addition, there are a number of other fines and programs that may be imposed on you by the court.
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