Have You Been Charged With A Serious Crime?
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
College is an exciting and overwhelming time for young adults. It is an experience that provides students with many opportunities for discovery and exploration. For many young adults, it is the first foray into adulthood. With this newfound independence and...