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Benefits of a Traffic Lawyer.
Traffic Tickets happen to everyone. Whether you got caught for speeding, failing to signal, were involved in an accident, or even got a ticket for making an illegal U-Turn on the highway (everyone's done it), a good traffic lawyer can save you time and money. The...
Drug Possession Lawyer. Get real results from a former drug possession criminal prosecutor..now focused on criminal defense.
Drug Possession is legally complicated. Explain? Call the best drug possession lawyer in New York. lawyer to get answers. In New York, drug possession can does not solely mean that a controlled substance was found in your pocket. Under the NY Criminal Procedure Law...
Dog Bites & “The Law”
My own very neighbor recently was bit by a dog, so I'm writing about the most recent developments in Dog Bite injury Law. In NYS, a dog bite lawsuit is tougher than most states because to win your case you must prove that the dog had a prior bite/attack or otherwise...
New York is heading to stricter laws on Drinking and Driving
The National Transportation Safety Board is looking to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration limit to .05%. At the moment, .05% is much below the legal limit of .08% for the crime of Driving While Intoxicated under New York State's Vehicle and Traffic Law...
Interested in Sealing Your Drug Offense. Here’s the “How To”.
Seal your conviction for a possession of a Controlled Substance or Marijuana in New York. Aside from the "10 Year Sealing Statute" that NY State now offers, drug convictions can be sealed another way. Under NY Criminal Procedure Law Section 160.58, offenses defined...
Expungement vs. Sealing. What is the difference?
Sealing vs. Expungement in New York State. A criminal record can cause serious damage to your career, reputation, future earnings, travel ability, and access to professional licenses. In addition, background checks are becoming more popular and easier to access...
Understanding Unlicensed Driving in NY. What is Unlicensed Operation?
DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE... KNOW THE FACTS. If you are pulled over and have a suspended license, you will be charged with a crime in New York State. Under NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, it is a crime to operate a vehicle on a suspended license. The Statute is...
Prescription Drugs and DWI..Why prescription drugs can actually land you a DWI
Under New York Law, you can get charged for a DWI...even if you just took a prescription medication. The New York Law, Section 1192.4, "DWAI Drugs" states: Driving while ability impaired by drugs. No person shall operate a motor vehicle while the person's ability to...
Effect of Professional Licenses, DWI, and Disciplinary Action
How will this DWI charge effect my professional license? This is one of the most common questions we receive during an initial consultation for a DWI/DUI charge. Most people work tirelessly and spend thousands of dollars on education...all to watch it potentially be...
Penalties for Canadian Driver’s in New York State.
Every week we receive phone calls from licensed Canadian Drivers about traffic tickets. Unfortunately, sometimes Canadian Drivers simply plead guilty to Traffic Tickets in NY to avoid the hassle of court and do not realize the severe penalties that can carry...