A college student record follows the student for the term of his or her academic career. In some cases, it may also have an effect on the student's career opportunities. As such, it is important for students to be aware of what is on their records. A disciplinary...
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How to keep police officers from searching your car
Whether you are 16 or 66, interacting with law enforcement officials can be extraordinarily intimidating. If officers think you have committed a crime, a stop can be downright scary. Still, how you behave when officers pull you over may influence the criminal...
The outcome of a DWI case could hang on breathalyzer error
An unexpected incident involving expired breathalyzers and the Philadelphia Police Department caused instant concern about the outcome of hundreds of drunk driving cases. An alert attorney brought the matter to light. Could this kind of problem happen in Syracuse? Out...
How prevalent is drunk driving in Central New York?
Drunk driving happens all across the nation, but some areas have higher rates than others. As a whole, New York is doing well compared to the rest of the country. A 2017 report from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee reveals that the state ranks low in...
Ways a DWI can affect your life
A person arrested for DWI can expect serious consequences. In New York, most people will contend with some jail time or a large fine even for a first offense. Recently, New York State Police arrested a 63-year old woman for causing a car accident while...
Important drug statistics from NIDA
You are probably well aware that using illegal drugs may cause health complications and legal repercussions. However, you may not fully understand the seriousness of the issue. One of the best ways to open your eyes to the deeper problems of substance abuse...
Will the DMV add points to your record for a DWI conviction?
Perhaps you are a student at Syracuse University. You were driving home after a party, went through a stop sign and a law enforcement officer pulled you over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. What happens now in terms of penalties? Will the DMV add points to...
Are DWI checkpoints legal in New York?
Checkpoints are legal in the state of New York. While some people believe these checkpoints infringe on drivers' rights, courts have sided with the police in saying they are a necessary deterrent to prevent people from driving while intoxicated. They become far more...
What are signs an employee is embezzling?
If you own a business, you are responsible for a seemingly endless list of tasks and duties. It can be quite difficult to oversee every small detail of your business. Depending on the size of your company, you may have to delegate a lot of oversight to other...
How to avoid police body camera mistakes
People across the nation debate the use of police body cameras. A body camera is a relatively new device in law enforcement's arsenal of tools. A police officer wears the small camera clipped to his or her uniform, helmet or safety glasses to record video and sound...