Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty to DWAI After On-Duty Crash | Greg Rinckey Weighs In
A former Greenport police officer has pleaded guilty to DWAI after authorities say she crashed her police cruiser while on duty with a BAC of .15.
Stephanie Van Alstyne received a 90-day license suspension, more than $500 in fines, and is required to attend a victim impact panel. The plea deal is drawing criticism from Sandy LaPlante, who lost her leg in a 2014 drunk driving crash and now speaks about the devastating consequences of impaired driving.
Tully Rinckey founding partner Greg Rinckey spoke with CBS 6 about the case and explained why Van Alstyne could have potentially faced additional charges, including reckless endangerment.
Watch the full report for more on the plea agreement, its consequences, and the legal issues surrounding the case.
#DWAI #DrunkDriving #NewYork #LegalNews #TullyRinckey
Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty to DWAI After On-Duty Crash | Greg Rinckey Weighs In
A former Greenport police officer has pleaded guilty to DWAI after authorities say she crashed her police cruiser while on duty with a BAC of .15.
Stephanie Van Alstyne received a 90-day license suspension, more than $500 in fines, and is required to attend a victim impact panel. The plea deal is drawing criticism from Sandy LaPlante, who lost her leg in a 2014 drunk driving crash and now speaks about the devastating consequences of impaired driving.
Tully Rinckey founding partner Greg Rinckey spoke with CBS 6 about the case and explained why Van Alstyne could have potentially faced additional charges, including reckless endangerment.
Watch the full report for more on the plea agreement, its consequences, and the legal issues surrounding the case.
#DWAI #DrunkDriving #NewYork #LegalNews #TullyRinckey
