Law Offices of Jeffrey V. SchererFeb 5, 20203 minPrompt Suspension Law; Hardship License & Pre-Conviction Conditional LicenseIf you are charged with DUI/DWI, and you have taken a chemical test revealing a blood alcohol content of .08%, the Court must suspend your license at your first appearance when you are arraigned under New York's "Prompt Suspension" Law found in Vehicle and Traffic Law 1192(2)(e); but only if certain due process requirements are met pursuant to the Court of Appeals decision in Pringle V. Wolfe. If you are alleged to have refused a chemical test, your license will be suspended
Law Offices of Jeffrey V. SchererJul 17, 20162 minNavigating DWI: DMV License IssuesNew regulations In New York State took effect on September 25, 2012 that affect drivers with multiple alcohol/drugged-driving related convictions or incidents. *It is important to note that if you receive a suspension you will likely be able to receive a fully restored license by paying a fee without having to re-apply for a license. However, a revocation will require you to re-apply for a license. The re-application process will thereby trigger a lifetime look-back of your d
Jeffrey V. Scherer, Esq.Oct 19, 20151 minAddiction & Drug Decriminalization: Debate over Portuguese Drug PoliciesI came across an interesting discussion given by British writer and journalist, Johann Eduard Hari, in a recent TED Talks seminar (Link provided below). Mr. Hari discusses the nature of addiction and questions accepted beliefs as to how to deal with drug related problems based on a new way of looking at drug addiction. The seminar focuses in part on Portugal's decriminlizing the possession of all illicit drugs for personal use (including heroin and cocaine) following the pass
Jeffrey V. Scherer, Esq.Apr 30, 20152 minAn Ounce of Prevention Might Curb DUI/DWI...Many of you may have seen the fairly recent "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" television commercial sponsored by the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Commission. In the video, police are shown covertly observing a group of individuals who appear to be intoxicated prior to getting into their autombile and driving away. The police are camoflauged as if they are secretly waiting to catch another drunk driver - the commercial's tagline, "they'll see you before you see the
