Being charged with a criminal offense can be a turning point in someone's life. For many, it can serve as a reality check and brings home the fact that their actions have real consequences for both themselves and others. In some cases, this can make a person wake up...
If you have recently been arrested on criminal charges, you will have the opportunity to defend yourself and argue that you are innocent. However, when doing this, there will be a team of prosecutors to find evidence of your guilt. They may be able to gather...
Though people tend to say that it’s what’s inside that counts, in a court, your appearance matters. The impression you make on a judge or jury could influence your case, even though it shouldn’t. If you’re accused of a DWI, it is in your best interests to do...
People think of medicine as a lucrative career, but many physicians with small practices operate on a shoestring budget. If you have your own private practice or manage a small practice with a few other professionals, every patient visit and procedure matters. Timely...
As we have discussed before on this blog, a conviction for DWI can affect many parts of your life. Losing your driver's license to a suspension can make it tough for you to get to work or school or simply run errands. Even if the court leaves you partial driving...
When you are facing drunk driving charges, you know a conviction comes with serious consequences in New York. You likely are worried about how much your fine will be, if you will face jail time and if you can get an ignition interlock device installed to avoid a...
Your recent out-of-state travels turned into travails after a drunk driving arrest. Admittedly, it is an embarrassment, especially since you were on vacation. You return to New York, expecting to swiftly resolve the situation. And after several court dealings, you...
Most of us probably dread that sinking feeling in our stomach spurred by seeing police lights in our rearview mirror. When you finally realize they’re after you, it’s time to consider the steps you can take to protect yourself and your legal rights. There’s a lot that...
Getting pulled over and arrested for a DWI is not an experience anyone wants to have. However, you may not realize just how serious these charges can be. In many cases, what seems like a simple misdemeanor can snowball into a much larger problem with much more serious...
You made a mistake. You had one too many drinks and decided to take yourself home. You are now facing a DWI. It’s important that you understand how those charges can change your life, including your education. If you are entering college or are a college student, be...
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