It is illegal for all people to drive a vehicle while they are intoxicated. Doing so can result in a variety of consequences. If a person has a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), they can be charged with a DWI and be subject to their own set of penalties as a…Read More
It is widely known that it is illegal to drink and drive in any state. The state of New York takes these offenses seriously and charges offenders with driving while intoxicated (DWI) if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit of 0.08%. If the driver was under…Read More
It is well known that it is illegal for anyone to drive a vehicle while under the influence. Drivers who suspect a person is intoxicated behind the wheel will ask them to take a breathalyzer test. This requires them to blow into a machine that lets the officer know their…Read More
The outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted the lives of millions across the United States in a variety of ways. This can include not only health, but financially as well. The closure of non-essential businesses has caused significant economic strain, resulting in the government passing the CARES Act in…Read More
When a person is facing criminal charges in the state of New York is dealing with one of the most serious situations of their life. This is because these convictions come with penalties that can significantly impact their life and reputation in many ways. It is because of this that…Read More
When a person is charged with child endangerment, it is taken very seriously in the state of New York. This can result in consequences that can carry a person for the rest of their life. However, there are some cases in which these charges are unfounded or untrue. It is…Read More
The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) can leave maany people susceptible to different scams that are associated with the virus. It is important to know what these are so that you can protect yourself . Continue reading to learn about common COVID-19 scams. Charity Scams Phone calls and emails are…Read More
Due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus in New York, courts throughout the state closed their doors in an attempt to help decrease exposure. However, Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks announced that on April 13, the statewide court system will “take certain preliminary steps to open up access…Read More
The spread of the Coronavirus has caused many unprecedented decisions to be made across the globe. Recently, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his decision to release 300 inmates from Rikers Island prison. It is important to know that these are non-violent, elderly inmates that have less than…Read More
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak in New York and around the world, the state has decided to close the courts for all non-essential functions. In a memo to court personnel on March 15, Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks stated, “Effective 5 p.m. on Monday, March 16, we will be postponing…Read More