DWI comes with many penalties, such as high fees, jail time and the loss of your driver's license, which is one many people overlook, not realizing the long-term effects of a drunk driving conviction. Without a license, you may have trouble getting to work, school and...
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Year: 2017
Are you under investigation for health care fraud?
As with many other types of white-collar crimes, health care fraud cases often begin long before official charges enter the picture. Understanding what can lead to investigation and knowing the warning signs can help you take timely action to protect yourself....
Know your rights and what to expect at DWI checkpoints
If you tend to have a few drinks with some friends and drive a short while afterward in New York, it is important for you to know your rights at DWI checkpoints. If you do not learn them, you could find yourself with a DWI charge and the significant consequences that...
Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
A criminal conviction may have an impact in a person's life even after the person has served their sentence and resumed living a law-abiding life. Beyond the social impact of having a criminal record, a conviction can have a number collateral consequences that can...
New York’s drug offenders need treatment, not incarceration
If you are like many of New York's drug offenders facing criminal charges, the charges may have arisen because of your addiction itself, not because you are prone to engaging in illicit or criminal activity. Recognizing that many drug offenders commit crimes in an...
How a lawyer can help you with your DWI case
If you have been arrested for a DWI in New York, you probably have some idea of what you can expect. With today's widespread access to information, many people even assume they can handle a minor case on their own just fine. Why pay a lawyer to do something you can do...
What to Do if There is a Warrant Out for Your Arrest
Being arrested on a warrant can be an unsettling event. Moreover, having the police knock urgently on your door and demand entry, often in the early morning hours, can not only be disturbing, but dangerous, to you and your family. The police are wary about who they...