What should I know about a reckless driving charge?
Anytime a driver gets behind the wheel, we hope for the sake of themselves, their passengers, and the others on the road, they are driving safely. However, this is not… Read more »
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Chemical Breath Test Refusal Penalties
When a person is pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, they will be required to comply with a number of tests. The officer who pulled… Read more »
NYS Underage Drinking Crackdown at Concerts
Summer concerts are a favorite of New Yorkers, especially at the state’s numerous outdoor venues when the weather is warm. Local law enforcement took this as an opportunity to target… Read more »
Petty offenses to get Civil Tickets instead of Criminal Penalties
New York City police officers have recently been directed by city officials to lighten up on issuing criminal summonses for certain offenses. Now, petty offenses such as public urination and… Read more »
What is vehicular manslaughter?
When the operator of a motor vehicle is involved in an accident that causes the death of another person, they may be charged with vehicular manslaughter. This charge is serious… Read more »
Driving While Intoxicated Process in New York State
What can I expect when I am stopped by a law enforcement officer for suspicion of DWI? When a driver is stopped by a police officer due to suspicion of… Read more »
How can I obtain a gun permit in New York?
New York state has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, and it doesn’t seem as though they will get loosened anytime soon. Until then, it is important… Read more »
Are fireworks illegal in New York State?
With the summer months just around the corner, many New Yorkers want to enjoy the Memorial Day and Fourth of July festivities with the use of fireworks. In 2015, New… Read more »
Juvenile Cases in New York
New York is one of only two states in the country that considers the age of adulthood 16 years old. If a person between the ages of 7 and 15… Read more »
Do felonies have minimum or maximum sentencing terms?
When a person is convicted of a crime, the court will have to determine a sentence to be served. In New York State, there are minimum and maximum sentences that the… Read more »