You are likely well aware that drunk driving is dangerous–practically everyone does. However, you may not realize the severity of the issue or the history of DUI laws. Learning about the statistics and details of impaired driving can open your eyes to the...
Have You Been Charged With A Serious Crime?
Year: 2018
Collateral consequences of a New York DWI conviction
Most people know that a DWI conviction means receiving criminal penalties such as fines or imprisonment. The major consequence of having your license potentially suspended or revoked also presents an important concern. However, many do not realize that there can also...
Dealing with license suspension or revocation
A New York DWI conviction typically results in a period of license suspension or even permanent revocation. The specific restrictions depend on the level of the DWI, the number of previous offenses and whether aggravating factors were present. Not having...
What is wire fraud?
Wire fraud is a charge that frequently appears in many types of federal fraud cases, on its own or in addition to other charges. The wire fraud statute forbids the use of interstate or international wire or electronic communications in the course of a fraudulent...
Could drug court help keep you out of jail?
Many people make an error in judgment that results in a drug-related criminal charge. They may have valid concerns about the potential repercussions they may face, and particularly if jail time is on the line. Depending on certain factors, such as whether they have an...
Where do white-collar crimes tend to occur?
Virtually any business can be susceptible to white-collar crime. Of course, a lack of safeguards can make this type of crime easier to commit. For instance, employees at any business could take advantage of inadequate accounting systems. Also, one common...
3 common white-collar crimes
When you think of the word "criminal," you might conjure up some stereotypes and misconceptions about what a criminal typically looks like. The truth is, there is no singular image of crime that applies generally. Many people who appear to be normal, average...
Can you refuse to take a breath test in New York?
When police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, they will make a judgment on your impairment to justify an arrest. They may ask you to take a breathalyzer test at the scene or a chemical test at the station. What should you do? Can you say no? If so, is it...
Mistakes to avoid during a DUI checkpoint/traffic stop
In an ideal world, anything you say and do at a DUI checkpoint or during a traffic stop would not have an impact on your case. In reality, things are not that simple. Law enforcement agencies in Syracuse and across the country routinely collect incriminating evidence...
Key facts about the ignition interlock device
When people drive under the influence of any substance, they put themselves and everyone around them in danger. For this reason, lawmakers are cracking down on those convicted of DUI charges; such parties face strong penalties, such as license suspension. ...