Queens Criminal Law Blog

There is nothing quite as shocking as being falsely accused of abusing another person. What was an innocent argument between spouses could become the center of allegations just because your spouse wants to put you on the spot or protect their own interests when they file for divorce. Some people want to slander you and make you look bad to others as a way of punishing you, even if you don't deserve it.

Still, false allegations are serious business. There is no reason that you should be falsely accused of a crime, even if the other person is angry at you. This is a disgusting act to commit against another person.

Most people already understand that a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in New York could be a major issue. After all, depending on your record, the DUI could mean jail time, major fines and the loss of your license. Some people could also lose their jobs due to a serious criminal conviction.

If you get pulled over by law enforcement or caught up in a roadblock enforcement effort, you may worry about the consequences of the traffic stop. It might seem like a good idea to refuse a chemical test if the officer who speaks with you requests one. This is particularly true if the officer has already performed a field sobriety test and you didn't do well.

If you go out to have drinks with friends, then you're probably familiar with when you begin to feel tipsy or when you've had too much to drink. Any time you're impaired, it's a bad idea to get behind the wheel of a car, since you could face a DWI. However, the last time you went out, you didn't feel the effects of alcohol as much as usual. You felt fine enough to drive.

When the officer pulled you over, it wasn't long until he used a Breathalyzer on you. It came back with different readings each time, one at .07, another at .09 and one at .04. Based on what he saw, he placed you under arrest, but was that really fair?

You've never thought of yourself as a violent person, and you'd never intentionally hurt someone. Your spouse, on the other hand, has never been particularly calm. She often yells at you or strikes out at you, even though it's nothing serious and usually ends in a few minutes.

Lately, your spouse has been accusing you of being abusive. You can't see how that would be possible, since she's the one who is always angry at you, but you know it's important to defend yourself. Even false allegations could seriously impact your life.