• 10
  • February
    2012

In the state of New York, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content of .08. Furthermore, if your blood level reads over .18, you can be charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated (DWI). Even worse, if you refuse to take an impairment test, your license could be suspended automatically. In recent news, a renowned local sportscaster is facing charges related to drunk driving.

Reports note that a local sports commentator, Bob Lorenz, has been charged with drunk driving in Connecticut where police say he was found passed out in his car in his hometown of Westport. The television reporter works for the YES Network and other major stations. He commonly hosts pregame and postgame shows for the New Jersey Nets and New York Yankees.

According to authorities, the man was found slumped over the wheel of his car. When police woke the man, he allegedly drove away slowly and nearly hit a utility pole. Authorities claim that his speech was slurred, and he emitted an odor of alcohol.

In the context of this recent story, it is important to understand that there are major consequences associated with these driving offenses. One can be sentenced for up to one year in county jail. For felony DWI (a second offense within 10 years), convicted persons face up to four years in prison. For this reason, it is extremely imperative that you comprehend your rights and responsibilities if you are confronted with an alcohol-related driving allegation. The criminal justice system can be extremely complex, so it is important to have legal support by your side.

Source: NY Daily News, "Yankees TV host Bob Lorenz charged with drunken driving; cops found YES anchor passed out in car," Feb. 9, 2012