Possession of Marijuana in New York
Possessing marijuana in New York is considered a criminal offense. A person may be found guilty of unlawful possession of if he or she knowingly possesses marijuana. The fines and/or… Read more »
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Driving While Using a Hand-Held Device in New York
Sometimes it’s hard to disconnect from our cellphones, as they are the gateway to all our communications today. However, using your cell phone while operating a vehicle can have some… Read more »
Defenses for the use of physical force
There are many situations that occur in which an individual is charged with a committing a violent crime, when in reality, they were not trying to commit a crime. The… Read more »
College Towns to Have Underage Drinking Crackdowns
With college students heading back to campuses across the state of New York, they are excited to get back to their friends, another year of school, and of course, the… Read more »
What is larceny?
If you are charged with the crime of larceny, it is important that you make yourself aware of the potential consequences that you may face. There is a wide range… Read more »
College in Prison Reentry Program
Governor Cuomo recently announced that there will be a $7.3 million initiative to allow incarcerated individuals throughout the state to participate in college-level courses. The program will be called College-in-Prison… Read more »
What happens if the court issues a fine and I don’t pay?
When a court issues you a fine or a surcharged for committing some sort of violation or crime, you are legally obligated to pay it. Depending on the situation, you may… Read more »
High BAC Penalties for DWI
Any time a person is charged with driving while intoxicated in New York State, you will be facing serious consequences. When your blood alcohol content is considered very high, those… Read more »
Criminal Justice Reforms for New York in 2017
Fiscal Year 2018 starts on October 1, 2017, and with that, comes a new budget for the state of New York. Included in that budget are a number of different changes… Read more »
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 »