Portable Breath Test (PBT) What if I refuse?

The Portable Breath Test or PBT is a machine that is used in the field to test for the presence of alcohol. Simply put, if the cop can smell the odor of a consumed alcohol beverage, the machine will register a positive reading on the PBT. This machine is also called the ALCOSENSOR. The statute calls it a breath screen test. ...

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Should I blow or Refuse?

Depends. Prior to the change in the laws in 2007, I always said don’t blow. Now, most of the time I would say blow but it is case/fact specific. As an example, if you are involved in a personal injury accident or death case refuse everything. The police will apply for a warrant to get your blood so it will not matter. If y...

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Am I eligible for a conditional license?

There are many factors which determine if you are eligible. I have made a worksheet for my clients so they can determine if they are eligible. The most common reasons why you would not be eligible are: 1) You have a prior DWI, DWAI, DWAI-Drugs or another 1192 violation within 5 years. 2) Y...

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Utica College Professor Bernard Hyman Earns CFE Credential

Austin, TX – June 12, 2019 The , the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and leading provider of anti-fraud training and education, is pleased to award Bernard Leopold Hyman, Jr., J.D., C.F.E., Esq., of New Hartford, NY, t...

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