Legal Opinion
People v. Walters
New York Family Court
Decided December 8, 2010PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
James C. Harberson, Jr., J.
Introduction
This matter is before the court for sentencing under Leandra’s Law, New York’s newest anti-DWI measure. The defend*739ant pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192 (3).
The State enacted Leandra’s Law (L 2009, ch 496)1 November 18, 2009, roughly one month after the DWI death of 11-year-old Leandra Rosado in New York City.2 3It demands, inter alia, that all first-time, misdemeanor DWI offenders install ignition interlock devices in every automobile they own or operate for at least six months. It…
2Cases cited33 opinions
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- Plyler v. DoeSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
- United States v. LanierSupreme Court of the United States · 1997
- United States v. BassSupreme Court of the United States · 1971
- Nordlinger v. HahnSupreme Court of the United States · 1992
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Brown v. New York State Department of Motor VehiclesNew York Supreme Court · 2014