When a person receives a license in New York, they are trusted to follow the rules of the road. If they violate them, it can result in certain consequences. One way that a person can break the law on the road is by driving recklessly. If you are facing a…Read More
People who obtain a driver’s license are required by law to follow the rules of the road. While there are a variety of different rules, an important one that is commonly disregarded is the speed limit. When people drive over the speed limit, they are endangering themselves and others who…Read More
With today being the last day of New York’s Speed Awareness Week, we expect to hear that thousands of tickets were issued this week alone, all across the state. In 2018, the Speed Awareness Week campaign produced almost 30,000 tickets, including 14,028 for speeding and 682 for distracted driving. This…Read More
If you have been pulled over for a traffic violation, there is a good chance you will need to hire an experienced attorney to help mitigate the damage. Whether you’re facing reckless driving charges or a small speeding ticket, both may have a significant impact on your life, depending on…Read More
It has been illegal to use a cell phone without hands-free technology in the state of New York since 2001. While it started out as a simple infraction with a small fine, if you are caught using a cell phone while driving today, the penalties may be much harsher. If…Read More
It's no secret that all drivers in New York State, as well as across the country, require a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. When an individual drives without a valid driver's license, they can face significant penalties. Drivers in New York State can face a ticket of the…Read More
Earlier this month, Governor Cuomo announced that both New York State police, as well as local law enforcement, will be participating in crackdowns for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving in New York is a serious problem but law enforcement is taking significant action. Though the crackdown only lasted…Read More
What is a Charge for Unlicensed Operations? If you are caught driving without a license in New York, the consequences could vary depending on the circumstances. Some circumstances may carry lesser penalties than others. Forgetting your license could be easily fixed if you show up in court with your valid…Read More
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 hefty fines and serious consequences, especially for multiple offenses. New York was the first state to ban the use of…Read More
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 always the case. When a person is driving erratically and is completely disregarding the safety of themselves and others, they…Read More
A person who has been caught driving with a suspended license or without a license at all is going to face serious consequences. These consequences only worsen when a person who is driving without a license is charged with an aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. This charge is administered…Read More
When a driver commits an offense in New York State that violate the laws of the road, they are subject to points on their driver's license. Points should not be taken lightly because they can increase your insurance premium each month and end up costing you hundreds of dollars, in…Read More
Over the last ten years, the use of cell phones while driving has been an ongoing battle between law enforcement and drivers across New York State. Driving while using a cell phone can cause serious accidents between motor vehicles, or even accidents between motor vehicles and pedestrians. Studies have shown…Read More
Speeding is an action that many drivers unfortunately partake in at least once in their life. Whether it is due to being late not or not realizing the speed limit, the sight of flashing lights behind you is never a good feeling. Depending on how fast you were going and where…Read More
Unquestionably, in my 35-years of criminal defense experience, the single most misunderstood concept is the right to Miranda. “They never read me my rights.” We hear this all the time. Your rights do not have to be read to you unless you are both in custody, and the questions the…Read More
GERD. What is it? If you have it, you know what it is. Gastric Esophageal Reflux Disease. In plain language, where the tube that goes from your mouth to your stomach, the esophagus. When your food content goes into your stomach there's a gate or a valve that should remain…Read More
When an individual comes to our office with a suspended or a revoked license, we analyze the underlying basis for that revocation or suspension, and there are many ways in which a license can be suspended or revoked. The most prominent one that we see is an individual that amasses…Read More
We have the ability to defend traffic cases for you. We are former prosecutors that have handled literally hundreds and hundreds of these cases over our 30 years of practice. When an individual comes in having received a traffic ticket such as a speed or a failure to obey a…Read More
