Archive for August, 2009
New York’s Proposed Felony DWI Law
Governor Paterson (D) of New York state has submitted a bill that would toughen laws for drinking and driving with a child 16 or under as a passenger. The new proposed law is called the Child Passenger Protection Act. It will be considered in the fall when the New York Senate and House reconvene.
As proposed, [...]
Posted: August 18th, 2009 under All, DWI/DUI Law, Ignition Interlock Devices.
Tags: Child Passenger Protection Act, felony, Ignition Interlock Devices, New York, NY
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New Louisiana Laws Stiffen Penalties
Starting August 15, 2009. three new laws will make the penalties tougher on Louisiana residents. One is designed to toughen the laws on refusing to provide a breath sample, another will mandate jail time for driving with a suspended license and the third will limit the ability of defense counsel to obtain sworn testimony during [...]
Posted: August 12th, 2009 under Advice, All, Conviction Rules, DWI/DUI Law.
Tags: discovery, driving while suspended, DWI/DUI Law, Louisiana, refusal
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