You never know when you might encounter a New York police officer engaged in traffic enforcement. Sometimes they lie in wait outside of popular clubs and restaurants or just down the street from a major venue when there is a concert. Other times, you will simply cross...
Have You Been Charged With A Serious Crime?
Year: 2022
Federal versus state drug crimes: What are the differences?
If you’re accused of a drug crime, it’s important for you to find out if you’re facing state or federal charges. There are some differences in how these cases are handled at the state or federal level. Differences, such as variances in the length of time you could be...
Dealing with the social impact of a DWI
Although many people would like to assume that the impact of a DWI ends once you pay fines or complete a sentence, the reality is that there are many ways in which a DWI could affect you even after you’ve resolved it. Socially, you may run into problems that you...
Should you plead guilty to a DWI?
There are plenty of times when it makes sense to admit to doing something wrong, but in criminal law, you rarely want to plead guilty to a crime unless you know that you have no other option. Pleading guilty to a DWI could end up leading to heavy fines, the loss of...
What if the cops don’t say the Miranda Warning during an arrest?
Many additions to the federal Constitution and prior court rulings help protect those accused of crimes. Every person in the United States has specific legal rights when the police investigate them or arrest them. The average person may only have a basic understanding...