Syracuse Criminal Law Blog
Will new regulation increase witness intimidation?
If accused of a crime, there may be witnesses that claim they saw you committing the crime, in which case the prosecuting attorney often requests that the witness testify against you. The prosecutor is required to inform the defendant of the evidence against them, but...
Times investigation uncovers flaws in breath test evidence
More than 1 million Americans are accused of driving drunk each year. Those charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) are usually prosecuted over the results from a battery of tests, including a breath test. Whether it’s on the side of the road or at a police...
Older drivers may process alcohol differently
If you have been a drinker throughout your adult life, you may think you have a good idea of how much alcohol you can consume without becoming intoxicated. You should realize, though, that the human body processes alcohol differently after age 65. New York has...
How even one drink can lead to a DWI
You hear it over and over: Never get behind the wheel after consuming any amount of alcohol. It may seem like such generic advice that you disregard it. After all, how harmful can just one drink be? It would be so inconvenient to always have to wait to drive or catch...
Possible record options for a New York DWI
People do not usually intend to drive while intoxicated. However, it is not uncommon for parties to underestimate their intoxication level. If you or a loved one have a DWI on your record, it can have lasting effects on your future. In the state of New York,...
What can you expect regarding license suspension for DWI?
If you are a resident of Syracuse or a neighboring area, an arrest for drunk driving will include the loss of your driving privileges. When will this happen? How can you get your driver’s license back? How will you get around in the meantime? Types of violations...
How do people get involved in white-collar crime?
Society may have a stereotype in mind when it comes to a white-collar criminal. Likely the image is of a middle-aged white male in a high-ranking position greedily stealing hundreds of thousands to fund his lavish lifestyle. While this certainly is a common story, it...
What are signs that an employee is embezzling?
As an employer, you must be meticulous in your hiring. If you bring on the wrong person, you may have someone on your team who embezzles company funds. Your employees should be productive, lawful and beneficial to your business. Anyone you entrust to manage or...
Leandra’s Law, NSC and MADD drunk driving views, and the IID
Some experts, including those at the National Safety Council and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, believe not enough is happening to stop drunk driving. The state of New York has passed stringent legislation, such as Leandra’s Law, to keep drunk drivers off the...
Can you lose financial assistance from a DWI?
Getting behind the wheel while intoxicated can lead to disastrous consequences. Recently, an Auburn man drove drunk and took his vehicle off the road. The man survived the crash, but police arrested him for DWI. In addition to fines and jail time, a...
