A highly regarded teacher in New York's neighboring state has been dismissed from her job because of property crimes. The woman, who had been part of the New Jersey Governor's Educator of the Year program, was caught shoplifting in 2016. The fourth-grade teacher had...
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Month: January 2017
Obama commutes 330 sentences on final day as president
New York residents may be interested in learning about one of the things that Barack Obama did on his last full day as president of the United States. On Jan. 19, Obama commuted prison sentences for 330 people who had been convicted of drug crimes. The final round of...
New York domestic violence registry up for debate
Should New York residents accused of domestic assault be included on a registry like those designed for sex offenders? Legislators think so -- and this domestic violence registry could be on its way soon in the state. The cause is being championed by a state...
Obscure medical condition can make people seem drunk
Police in upstate New York issued DUI charges to a woman in December 2015 after a breath test revealed her blood alcohol level to be .40 percent. The legal driving limit in New York is .08 percent, so the case appeared to be a straightforward one. However, charges...
Understanding your New York DWI charges
If you are facing drunk driving charges in New York, you probably have questions about the process -- and about the specific charges that could affect your future. Not all DWI charges are created equal. In fact, a variety of drug- and alcohol-related allegations...
Teen facing raft of charges after alleged DWI joyride
An 18-year-old New York man is facing a raft of charges including grand larceny, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief after police say a routine DWI stop turned into a 13-mile-long joyride. The man is accused of taking the police car that he had been placed in...
DWI crackdown in New York nets thousands of tickets
New York takes driving while under the influence (DWI) seriously. State officials showcased this stance recently when they stepped up efforts to enforce DWI laws over the holidays. According to a piece in The Daily Star, while many were gathering for holiday meals and...
What can I expect in my New York criminal defense case?
Are you concerned about fully understanding the processes associated with your criminal case? For many clients, their first encounter with the criminal defense process occurs when they walk through our doors for the first time. From the initial arrest through the...
New rule preps barbers and hairdressers to spot domestic abuse
Going to the salon is a time to relax, a time to enjoy a new haircut, hair color, manicure or pedicure. Whatever the treatment, clients often enjoy some chatter with their hairdresser or nail technician while at the salon. Unfortunately, gossip and stories could do...
Drunk driving rates have decreased since 2002
According to data from 2014, drunk driving rates in New York and the rest of the U.S. have fallen. The data showed that drunk driving rates had fallen to their lowest level in 13 years. The number of people driving under the influence of drugs has remained relatively...