DWI / DUI

Published on: January 10, 2011

High School Students Participate in Mock DWI Crash

by Stephen Bilkis

A group of students at a TX, high school recently participated in a Shattered Dreams mock drunk driving crash, a New York Criminal Lawyer just learned. Students at the high school played certain roles including both living and dead victims, and as the drunk driver who went to jail.

Shattered Dreams is a program that introduces high school students to the grim realities of what happens when someone drinks and drives. Sources went on to say that the event, which lasts two days, stages a mock accident in front of the participating school’s entire student body. As part of this mock crash, members of the local police, fire, EMS, and coroner’s office all react as though the crash was real. This is not difficult for first responders to do, as thankfully, they train for these situations often.

During the course of the mock crash, students will see “victim” students treated and transported to the local hospital by ambulance and helicopter. They will also see the “deceased” students transported by a local funeral home, and the “drunk” driver will be arrested and transported to the local jail for further processing, including arraignment. As a reminder that local students are the participants in these crashes—this brings the reality of the situation a little closer to home, claimed the Manhattan Criminal Lawyer.

Published on: February 12, 2010

A parent is arrested under the new “Leandra’s Law” reports a New York Car Accident Lawyer

by Stephen Bilkis

The strict new DWI law known as Leandra’s Law went into effect December 18, 2009. The law was created after an eleven year old Leandra Lewis was killed in a car accident caused because the driver of the vehicle had been intoxicated. The law has now harsher than ever. Now any adult caught driving while impaired with a child under the age of 16 years may be charged with an E felony and faces up to 4 years in prison. A driver who is impaired and causes the death of a child less than 16 years may face up to 25 years in prison and a B Felony. The police will also report the parent/ guardian of the child to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.

Just days after the law was enacted, one mother have been arrested. She was pulled over by police after they noticed her car swerving on the New York State Thruway. Once the vehicle was stopped, they gave her a Breathalyzer and found her to have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .20, twice the legal limit of .08. The woman had her 9 year old daughter in the car when she was pulled over. She has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated DWI with a child in the vehicle. Her daughter was released into the grandmother’s custody. The mother was held in Oneida County jail.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a DWI with a child in the vehicle, you need an aggressive New York Criminal Lawyer to help you fight these charges. Stephen Bilkis & Associates understands the trauma an arrest can have on your life, and the lasting outcome a criminal conviction will have. We have offices in Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Nassau and Suffolk County. Our New York Criminal Lawyers can help you with a DWI, DWAI, or child endangerment charge. We offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to take advantage of this free consultation and speak to a New York Criminal Lawyer from our firm.

Published on: February 2, 2010

NY’s 11 year old Leandra’s Tragedy turns into a LAW says a New York Criminal Lawyer

by Stephen Bilkis

Albany has declared that driving while intoxicated with a child in the car is also known as a felony buster! Leandra Rosado, an 11 year old girl, who was a resident of Manhattan, NY was the victim of a drunk-driving accident. Her tragedy inspired the law. Her father proudly states “Today is the day where everything changes for anyone who drinks and drives with children in the car.” One is punishable to face up to 4 years in prison if caught driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher with a child under 16 in the car. If caught driving with that same alcohol level or higher and causes the death of a child riding in the car one may be eligible to face up to 25 years in prison. Those who injure someone severely face up to 15 years.

NYS is buckling down and if you’re the one caught drunk behind the wheel with a child in the car you need immediate assistance from an experienced New York Criminal Lawyer. Here a Stephen Bilkis and Associates we have some fine New York Criminal Lawyer. We have been in business for over a decade. Our New York Criminal Lawyers are on stand by ready to help you prepare your defense against a DWI charge.

Don’t hesitate to call us today, with our convenient offices in Suffolk County, Nassau County, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan,The Bronx and Westchester County. We are here ready to assist you, so give us a call 1-800-NY-NY-LAW.

Published on: December 5, 2009

Fatal road rage in Long Beach, NY reports a New York Criminal Lawyer

by Stephen Bilkis

Road rage took a deadly turn on Friday in Long Beach, NY. Police arrested 22 year old Evan Potts, a former Oceanside resident, for allegedly running over a 34 year old man. It is not clear why the initial fight had started but witnesses say that the 34 year old man, driving a Porsche, was heading east down Park Avenue in Long Beach when he jumped out of his car to chase Potts down National Boulevard. The driver of the Porsche then followed Potts to the next intersection, blowing a red light along the way to catch up to him. He blocked the car Potts’ was driving and got out of his car. The enraged man started banging on the hood of Potts’ car, yelling at him to get out. Witnesses say it seemed as though Potts’ reversed to get around the man, but was blocked in by another car. Potts hit the man, knocking him backwards and ran over him. Witness John Messina said, “It looked like the kid panicked and went right over the guy.” Eileen Kelly, 45, overheard Potts telling police, “I was trying to get away from him for 5 minutes. Look at my cell phone. I called 911 on my cell phone.” Potts will be charged under homicide statues no DWI was charged.
If you are facing criminal charges, you need a New York Criminal Lawyer on your side to protect your legal rights. The law office of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has New York Defense Lawyers ready to help you defend you rights. Our offices are conveniently located in Nassau, Suffolk, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. We offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) with a New York Criminal Lawyer.

The firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates and its New York Criminal Lawyers and convenient locations in the New York Area including Wantagh, NY can be very helpful to you if you find yourself involved in a criminal prosecution. Facing charges without a New York Criminal Lawyer is not a good option.

Published on: July 13, 2009

Diddy’s Ride Gets Plowed-If You’re Arrested, Hire A New York Criminal Attorney

by Stephen Bilkis

Diddy’s expensive, $400,000, car got plowed into by a drunk driver in New York, a few nights ago.

Charles Lorenzo was discovered completely inebriated and on his face when police arrived at the scene where a number of cars were run into by the fool who wound up being charged with DWI last Friday. Diddy was partying at a local club when the smash up occurred out side the place.

There was no information to be had as far as whether or not Diddy will sue or just let his insurance company take over.

Published on: June 27, 2009

Ex-Celtic Faces Drug Charge-Don’t Face Charges Without A Nassau County DWl Attorney

by Stephen Bilkis

Chris Herren who played in the NBA was arrested after his car crashed into a pole. He was found unconscious from an overdose of drugs and a large amount of heroin was uncovered in the car. He was also charged with DWI/DUI.

Police reported that they found the heroin in a small blue and a a hypodermic needle was also in the car. It was pretty obvious that the basketball player was overdosed.

The ex Celtic and Denver Nugget was taken to the Charlton Memorial Hospital and was said to be in decent shape. No court date is on the calender for the charges he faces which include possession of a class A drug and reckless driving of an automobile.

Published on: June 23, 2009

Marcus Vick Charged With DUI-A Nassau County DWI Attorney Can Help You

by Stephen Bilkis

Marcus Vick, the younger brother of Michael, was taken into custody after trying to escape from police. He was stopped and pulled over and found to be DWI.

Vick, like the brother played College Football at Virginia Tech and was playing in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins. He was released last year by Miami

Vick sped away from arresting officers after he was stopped when the officers saw a fight with a woman going on. Vick took off when he was asked to produce his driver’s license. He was caught later and didn’t get very far.

Published on: June 20, 2009

Nuggets Suspend Melo Two Games for DUI-Get A Nassau County DWI Attorney If You’re Stopped

by Stephen Bilkis

Carmelo Anthony was suspended for the fist two games of the season. He was arrested recently for DUI.

His team, The Denver Nuggets issued a statement which basically said they apologize for Anthony’s mistake and regret that incident happened. They said that they support Anthony and are sure that he is making every effort to solve whatever problem exists. They are confident that this is a one time mistake and that it would not happen again. The Nuggets front office had no further comment.

If you or a family member is taken into custody for DWI/DUI by police, you should consult with a Nassau County DWI Lawyer. A good Nassau County DWi Lawyer can help you regain your freedom advise you in the best possible way in terms of knowing your rights and options.

Published on: June 18, 2009

Titans’ Kearse Charged With DUI-If You’re Charged, Get A Nassau County DWI Attorney

by Stephen Bilkis

Jevon Kearse of The Titans has been arrested for DUI/DWI on the campus of Vanderbilt University. Kearse’s car was out of control and the DE was stopped early Sunday morning.

The NFLer was released later in the day after he was taken into custody. By refusing to take a breathalyzer he was arrested by Tennessee law. If you refuse the test you are implying guilt.

Don’t go it alone. If you or a family member is apprehended for DWI, you should hire a Nassau County DWI Lawyer. Not having a Nassau County DWI Attorney is an invitation to disaster as you will not know what your rights are.

Published on: May 20, 2009

LaBeouf booked for DUI after late-night wreck, a New York Criminal Attorney can help you

by Stephen Bilkis

Found in a car wreck, actor Shia LaBeouf was apprehended for DUI/DWI. He was injured but was arrested nonetheless said the police who were on the scene. One of the stars of the new Indiana Jones with Harrison Ford, LaBeouf suffered injuries to his hand and knee.

An LA Sheriff told reporters that the actor smashed into another vehicle at an intersection early Sunday morning. The truck that he collided with wound up over turned.

There was no doubt that LaBeouf was drunk and the cops placed him under arrest right away.