Have You Been Charged With A Serious Crime?
Business owners often have to entrust others with the money and assets of the business. This type of trust is typically given to managers and executives, but it can also extend to cashiers and others. Embezzlement occurs when one of those individuals entrusted with...
People who are facing a felony conviction often wonder what type of sentence they’ll face. They often focus on things the court will impose, such as incarceration or probation. What they may not realize is that there are other things that they may have to deal with. ...
A driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge is a serious criminal matter. Anyone accused of drunk or drugged driving in New York could serve a jail sentence. They may be subject to significant financial penalties. They could also lose their driver's license. As if those...
Driving in the Empire State requires attentiveness and adherence to pertinent traffic regulations. Drivers can stay on the right side of the law when they understand the reasons law enforcement officers may initiate a traffic stop. Some stops result from minor...
Losing your driving license due to a DUI/DWI or other serious driving offense can have major consequences beyond legal penalties. For many professionals, the ability to drive is essential for work, and a license suspension or revocation can put their job and future...
Seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror can make your stomach drop. There’s no doubt that getting pulled over by law enforcement is a stressful experience. You were likely taught to be respectful and comply with the officer’s requests. But what if they want to...
Some people truly do not know when they have had too much to drink. It can be difficult to estimate intoxication levels when alcohol impairs cognitive function. They might try to drive home when they are well over the legal limit, putting themselves at risk of arrest...
If you are pulled over by the police and given a breath test, and you fail that breath test by exceeding the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08%, you may assume that you are definitely going to be convicted on drunk driving charges. The police...
An arrest for an alleged driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense is far more inconvenient than a traffic stop. The driver suspected of chemical intoxication is likely to spend at least a night in jail in many cases. Drivers often panic when responding to DWI arrests....
If you are facing criminal charges, one legal doctrine you should be aware of is known as the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine. While it does not apply to all cases, it can have a significant impact when it does. Essentially, evidence is considered the "fruit"...