tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post6194026546854627879..comments2023-01-04T02:09:40.565-05:00Comments on Albany Lawyer: New DMV Rules for Repeat DWI: A Phony EmergencyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942422727278141113noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-61784520159030358512013-02-08T18:25:52.793-05:002013-02-08T18:25:52.793-05:00I suggest calling Eric Sills. I suggest calling Eric Sills. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942422727278141113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-80422266802446156052013-02-08T17:59:00.496-05:002013-02-08T17:59:00.496-05:00I got two DUI and in DWI within 10 years. I accumu...I got two DUI and in DWI within 10 years. I accumulated a lot of points thought the years as well. I was told if I completed in patient and probation for 5 years I could apply for my license again. I just applied and got denied and told I may never drive again. Is there any hope of getting my license back even if its conditional so I can drive myself to work? I am the sole provider for my family Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09440286992892555237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-72328992149088105932013-02-04T22:47:54.348-05:002013-02-04T22:47:54.348-05:00I'd charge a minimum of $10K and I don't r...I'd charge a minimum of $10K and I don't really recommend hiring me. Contact Eric Sills - mentioned in the post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942422727278141113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-42243642375032082402013-02-04T22:05:42.990-05:002013-02-04T22:05:42.990-05:00What is your cost for a article 78 proceeding?
What is your cost for a article 78 proceeding?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-42462939243015443262013-01-18T21:09:59.615-05:002013-01-18T21:09:59.615-05:00@mjbro - There is an update at the top of the post...@mjbro - There is an update at the top of the post, about a lawyer friend who is working on a lawsuit. Please read that update and call him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942422727278141113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-87680909287130845282013-01-18T17:10:24.060-05:002013-01-18T17:10:24.060-05:00any new information or updates on this? i have cal...any new information or updates on this? i have called driver improvement and get no where. they are clueless and useless. should not even have a number to call because they are of no help. not sure what to do since they dont know the law and no lawyer that i have contacted understand it. <br />the wording is vague and evasive.mjbrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791274699599365818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-65930553766630210072012-10-28T11:20:15.400-04:002012-10-28T11:20:15.400-04:00I can relate to the difficult emotions discovering...I can relate to the difficult emotions discovering you will lose your license for longer or permanently. Drinking and driving is a serious issue, and as we know, driving is a privilege & not a right. For me the source of discontent is not necessarily about the penalty itself, but about the way this law was passed and applied retroactively to those who have already been sentenced through courtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-81664447535676150082012-10-16T09:00:39.815-04:002012-10-16T09:00:39.815-04:00i submitted comment on dmv page; also sent them an...i submitted comment on dmv page; also sent them an email stating i wanted to argue this new law. they said i couldn't do anything until i received something in writing regarding my case. i was approved for my license in february- went to dmv- took my permit- got 100 went back up to window to pick up my permit and was told it's on 'HOLD'. don't think this should be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-41040928587974020312012-10-12T20:47:05.524-04:002012-10-12T20:47:05.524-04:00wouldnt ex post facto apply here? can we sue the ...wouldnt ex post facto apply here? can we sue the governor for due process? everyone that was promised a waiver after five years to drive again if approved were lied to and dmv held drivers in limbo until a law was passed, how is this legal? why couldnt they apply the law that was on the books, 5 year revoke with a waiver after 5. also please submit comments on dmv page.mjbrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791274699599365818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-41859525594508719002012-10-11T05:13:21.028-04:002012-10-11T05:13:21.028-04:00This is a sham! There are people who might not liv...This is a sham! There are people who might not live in a bus accessible area that still would like the chance to be successful adults. Maybe the government wants more people on welfare because there aren't enough receiving benefits as it is...right? This is an injustice to any and almost every single person in this state. Maybe 1 in 10 people can honestly say they have never driven under the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-55928001547789454812012-10-10T22:40:19.816-04:002012-10-10T22:40:19.816-04:00In my opinion this law does not seem to be about j...In my opinion this law does not seem to be about justice for the sake of public safety. I am a repeat offender myself & I agree with extreme consequences for all offenders. However, the way this law has been processed is very disturbing and a poor example to the general public in terms of our faith in the law overall. For one example, with todays technology such as a breathalyzer, wouldn'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-70942905560621200802012-10-10T18:05:06.375-04:002012-10-10T18:05:06.375-04:00The proposed rules page says how to submit comment...The proposed rules page says how to submit comments. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942422727278141113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-57325044434316817872012-10-10T17:58:52.873-04:002012-10-10T17:58:52.873-04:00What site can you read the public comment and writ...What site can you read the public comment and write one?Now you say this is retroactive.If so why not make every new law retroactive.So its like they can make another law say 2 years down the road with new provisions that would affect the people from the previous one and by that time nobody will ever get there license,Ex:2 years you get your license back with a interlock and 3 years you lose Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-20397155919749886972012-10-09T12:20:12.436-04:002012-10-09T12:20:12.436-04:00Thank you for your comment. You are certainly welc...Thank you for your comment. You are certainly welcome to share this on facebook. Just post this link: http://albany-lawyer.blogspot.com/2012/10/new-dmv-rules-for-repeat-dwi-phony.html<br /><br />But I understand those with a DWI past may not want to be so public about it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942422727278141113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-50879797815586980872012-10-08T21:36:22.119-04:002012-10-08T21:36:22.119-04:00I cannot believe this law is going to be passed. ...I cannot believe this law is going to be passed. If you really break it down and understand this law then you would see that it is not only unfair it is impractical. How can this be passed? This commissioner is ridiculous. After reading this briefly I started to research the issue a little further. For the average person this is hard to understand by just reading this blog. Basically, this Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-66947413867587864952012-10-08T16:38:03.816-04:002012-10-08T16:38:03.816-04:00Great to hear from you Anonymous. Excellent questi...Great to hear from you Anonymous. Excellent questions. You should discuss with your lawyer from your 2010 case. I'm not sure this means you've lost it for life. <br /><br />You may want to challenge the new rules via what's called an Article 78 proceeding. Our firm would consider doing this for you, but it would be expensive.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942422727278141113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-10447676192842487832012-10-08T16:14:27.206-04:002012-10-08T16:14:27.206-04:00I had a dwai in 1992-dwi 2000and one 2010 with a v...I had a dwai in 1992-dwi 2000and one 2010 with a vehicular assult.I paid my dues.I applied for my licence in may.DMV held the application until the new law came out.Now there saying that what i agree on in 2010 dosn't matter.I fall into the new law.I would of fought it if i new i was going to lose my licence for life.WHAT CAN I DO?Will the attorney general help me?One more question.Does my Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-22580018251028918762012-10-05T23:05:10.547-04:002012-10-05T23:05:10.547-04:00I don't know. Certainly another idea worth try...I don't know. Certainly another idea worth trying. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942422727278141113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-21402727133099120742012-10-05T22:11:38.996-04:002012-10-05T22:11:38.996-04:00article 78 is an option but rarely work. what are ...article 78 is an option but rarely work. what are your thoughts on a 440 motions? someone could argue that 5 years ago when they plead guilty and received a permanent revoke with a waiver after 5 or 8 years that they would have plead differently if a law was going to be retroactive some 5yrs later. also what happens to this so called waiver? does it not exist anymore?mjbrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791274699599365818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-31488650155177764752012-10-04T19:43:44.849-04:002012-10-04T19:43:44.849-04:00How am "I" going to stop this? Sorry, bu...How am "I" going to stop this? Sorry, but that's not for me to do. Perhaps someone will challenge this via an Article 78 proceeding. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942422727278141113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-79238791475131788342012-10-04T18:44:22.495-04:002012-10-04T18:44:22.495-04:00so how are you going to stop this injustice? it do...so how are you going to stop this injustice? it does need to be challenged.mjbrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791274699599365818noreply@blogger.com