Drunk Driver in New York Punished Under Leandra's Law

A man in Staten Island has become the first person in New York to be punished under the tough guidelines of Leandra’s Law because he was caught driving with a blood alcohol level of three times the legal limit. Bernando Gonzalez, 41, will have to use an ignition lock on his car for at least six months under a provision of the new law.

Leandra’s Law mandates that anyone convicted of felony DWI needs to use devices which force drivers to blow into a tube to prove they are sober before their car will start. The law is named after Leandra Rosado, 11, who was killed while riding in a car with a drunken driver operating it. The law is best known for giving out strong penalties on anyone who drives drunk with a child in their car. Auto accident lawyers in New York agree that this law will benefit everyone.