New York, NY - Long Island DWI lawyer Jason Bassett of the Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. (https://jbassettlaw.com/what-counts-as-probable-cause-for-a-dwi-arrest-in-new-york/) is unveiling an in-depth legal resource explaining what qualifies as probable cause for a DWI arrest in New York, clarifying how it differs from reasonable suspicion and how those standards shape the legality of a traffic stop, roadside investigation, and arrest decision. The announcement highlights a step-by-step framework that drivers and families can rely on to understand the procedures officers use, the evidence commonly cited in police reports, and the defenses that may be available when constitutional rules are not followed.
Building on recent educational outreach, Long Island DWI lawyer Jason Bassett outlines how a lawful encounter typically progresses from a traffic infraction or founded suspicion to a focused DWI inquiry. The guidance details how observations such as alleged erratic driving, Vehicle and Traffic Law violations, sensory cues, and statements made at the roadside are frequently used to support probable cause. It also addresses standardized field sobriety tests and how conditions like lighting, surface stability, medical issues, or anxiety can affect performance. By walking readers through the legal thresholds and evidentiary building blocks, Long Island DWI lawyer Jason Bassett provides a clear picture of what may be challenged when facts do not support escalation from a stop to an arrest.
The resource further explains how a Preliminary Breath Test functions as a screening tool at the roadside and why its numerical result is generally not admissible at trial to prove intoxication. Long Island DWI lawyer Jason Bassett also discusses New York’s four levels of police encounters under People v. De Bour and how each level requires a different justification before officers may increase the scope of intrusion. In addition, the guidance covers New York’s “Common Law” DWI under VTL §1192.3, where prosecutors may rely on officer observations rather than a specific BAC reading, and it outlines the separate DMV consequences that follow a chemical test refusal. Throughout, the analysis emphasizes that a constitutional error at any stage can lead to the suppression of evidence and may significantly impact the case outcome.
With this publication, Long Island DWI lawyer Jason Bassett underscores the importance of scrutinizing the initial basis for the stop, the manner in which field tests are administered, and the handling and interpretation of any breath testing device. The resource is designed to help the public, referring counsel, and community partners recognize when probable cause is properly established and when a record reveals gaps or inconsistencies that warrant challenge in court.
About Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C.:
The Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. is a Long Island criminal defense practice led by Jason Bassett, representing clients in DWI, drug offenses, assault, theft, and related matters throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties as well as New York City. The firm handles investigations, negotiations, motion practice, and trials with a focus on safeguarding constitutional rights and pursuing strategic case resolutions. Consultations are available by appointment across Long Island and surrounding jurisdictions. For media inquiries or to schedule a confidential consultation, call (631) 259-6060 or visit the firm’s website.
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