If you knowingly accept a stolen firearm in New York State, you may be charged not only with illegal possession of a firearm without a license, but also with criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree.
In New York, driving under the influence (DUI), also referred to as driving while intoxicated (DWI), is a grave offense with far-reaching legal and personal implications.
After an evening spent drinking, when the bar closes and it is time to leave, your options are limited
Sobriety, or driving under the influence (DUI), checkpoints help identify and discourage impaired driving, which is an effective method of preventing drunk driving, but it can also be an intimidating process for individuals who lack awareness of their responsibilities and rights.
Being charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be the beginning of a stressful time. A conviction may come with severe consequences. In addition to fines and a possible prison sentence, the collateral consequences of a felony DWI conviction include the loss of certain rights and privileges. Depending on the case, some of these rights … Read More
If you have been arrested for a DUI with a child in the car, you should know that New York takes both driving under the influence and child endangerment very seriously.
The majority of us are aware that driving under the influence is a serious offense that can lead to severe penalties. If you are arrested for DWI, you could face hefty fines, jail time, and the suspension or revocation of your driver’s license. Even if (or when) you are allowed to drive again after a … Read More
Until recently, nearly all first-time misdemeanor DWI offenders were offered a plea bargain in which they pleaded guilty to the lower charge of driving while ability impaired (DWAI). First-time misdemeanor offenders are no longer offered a plea to the reduced charge if the test result is too high or there was a refusal to take … Read More
