In today's digital world, the internet allows information to be widespread in seconds. Social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and Facebook have become popular means of online communication. People often use these platforms to share pictures and statements about their daily lives. However, this openness can be problematic if…Read More
When a juvenile is accused of a crime, many people wonder how the court handles their cases. Sometimes, a youth offender's criminal actions may be severe enough that their case is transferred to adult criminal court. While most juvenile delinquents are not tried as adults, there are exceptions, meaning a…Read More
White-collar crimes typically involve some sort of theft. This theft is often committed between two people who know each other. White-collar crimes do not involve violence. However, these crimes do have serious consequences for committing them. If you have been charged with a white-collar crime, it is time to reach…Read More
As the weather gets nicer, more and more people find themselves meeting friends and family for an outdoor brunch. Over Easter weekend, many celebrated with drinks. While celebrating the holidays with a few drinks is fine, some people make the dangerous decision to drive home intoxicated. New York takes DWI…Read More
The second amendment gives American citizens the right to bear arms. Although this is our right as Americans to own a gun, the proper channels must be used to get possession of these devices. They can be extremely dangerous and lead to injury if they are not used properly. Under…Read More
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a very serious matter and New York aims to hold offenders accountable for their actions. When a law enforcement officer pulls a driver over on suspicion of drunk driving, they often conduct a series of field sobriety tests that allow the officer to…Read More
The NY SAFE Act In 2013, New York State passed the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013. This is commonly referred to as NY SAFE Act. Even prior to the NY SAFE Act, New York had very strict gun laws, some of the strictest in the…Read More
In a standard DWI case, you’ll be hit with many programs, and many of them are referred to by initials. Let’s take a couple of moments so I can describe each one of these programs for you. STEP is a program given by the county. It’s a referral program. If…Read More
This is one of three standardized field sobriety tests. You'll be instructed at your choice pick one foot. Hold one foot up about 12 to 18 inches. Point your toe at your head and count to 30,000 by one one-thousands. You can't hop. You can't put your foot down. You…Read More
One of the most unpleasant factors in a DWI arrest, and certainly in Nassau County, is when the county attempts to seize your vehicle as an instrumentality of the crime, and in Nassau County they have created a special section under their administrative code which gives the county the opportunity…Read More
In New York it has become extremely difficult to obtain a pistol license. Certainly in light of the tragedies that have taken place with multiple shooters, all the various counties in New York State have by virtue of the SAFE Act enhanced their protocol for someone to be able to…Read More
This is one of the three standardized field sobriety tests. It’s virtually impossible to do properly. It requires you to put your heel next to your toe, walk on an imaginary straight line, heel to toe, counting out each step until you get to nine. They are required to make small…Read More
The Sex Offender Registration Act is a law that was passed in New York State that deals with individuals that have been convicted of a sexual related type of crime such as rape, assault and sodomy. These are acts which the government has deemed to be concerned about the individual’s…Read More
One of the things that the defense attorney must understand in the crime of DWI and how to defend it the allegation is that you drove in an intoxicated manner at a certain time. Invariably each and every time, there is a delay from the time you’re stopped, questioned, asked…Read More
