New York · New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VAT)
N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 1198-A: Special procedures and disposition involving alcohol and substance abuse assessment and treatment
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for courts to require alcohol and substance abuse screening and assessment for certain defendants charged with or convicted of driving-under-the-influence offenses.
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