NYC calls on state to crack down on drunk driving
City officials want state lawmakers to lower the blood-alcohol concentration threshold from .08 to .05.
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City officials want state lawmakers to lower the blood-alcohol concentration threshold from .08 to .05.
The driver will now serve less time behind bars, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The crash happened late Saturday night in New Hyde Park. CBS2's Dana Tyler reports.
Cannabis is legal for those 21 and older, but some fear with more access to the drug, it could wind up in the hands of more teens.
The Westchester County District Attorney's office says Mark Cope had a blood alcohol content of .21, nearly three times the legal limit.
Client David Poncurak was then sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison for aggravated vehicular assault.