LaMarche Safranko Blog
DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification
In late September, George and Andy traveled to Washington, Missouri to complete a DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program, a 24-hour program administered over the course of three days by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). This course was developed by [...]
Buckle Up Kids
New York has and continues to be very proactive in the enforcement of seatbelt laws. In fact, in 1984 New York was the first state to enact mandatory seatbelt laws. Since that time, New York has stayed ahead of the curve in the enforcement of [...]
What to do Following a Car Accident
You have probably seen a lot of commercials on TV or heard ads over the radio that start like this: “Hurt in a car accident? You need the legal services of ……,” Or something to that effect. It is always a good idea to seek [...]
What do you do if you have been pulled over?
Seeing flashing lights in your rear view mirror is nerve-wracking and stressful. Immediately most people get anxious and stressed and start recounting the last few minutes in their head: “Was I speeding?” “Is my registration expired?” “What did I do wrong?” If you are pulled over by [...]
Motorcycle Safety Tips-Share the Road
We are now in the thick of summer, which means more people will take to the roads by motorcycle. Although motorcycle riding can be very enjoyable, it comes with added dangers. Often times, according to the Albany County Sheriff, riding is dangerous because of the other cars [...]
Not All Beer Is Created Equal
At some point you may have heard or read about the alcohol comparison of beer, wine, and liquor; probably something along the lines of “a bottle of beer is the same as a five ounce glass of wine is the same as a shot of [...]
Supreme Court Limits the Right to Remain Silent
On June 17, 2013 the Supreme Court of the United States issued an opinion in a case named Salinas v. Texas. Although not heavily publicized, the decision in Salinas may have far reaching negative consequences on the constitutional rights of citizens. The decision in Salinas [...]
Increased Penalties for Texting While Driving
Many people have probably read in the news about the new increased penalty that went into effect in New York for drivers caught texting behind the wheel. Under the new law, which went into effect on June 1, 2013, any driver convicted of texting while [...]
New Recommendations for DWI Threshold
On May 14, 2013, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a meeting to consider safety reports related to driving while intoxicated. The NTSB is an independent government agency that investigates transportation accidents. At the meeting, the Board voted to recommend that all 50 states reduce their [...]
Be Safe! Be Seen!
Spring is here and a lot of people now choose to walk or run around town instead of getting in their car on a nice day. Recently, a young mother and child were struck by a car while crossing a busy Hoosick Street in Troy. Over the [...]
