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The DWI laws in New York are a little different than those in many other states. For example, you can face arrest even if a breath test returns an alcohol reading of less than 0.08%, the measurement used to determine incapacitation. Police officers in Queens and...
In contentious domestic situations, emotions often get the best of those involved. They can lead to loud arguments, or in some cases, accusations involving domestic violence. Even if violence is not an issue, one of the participants of a domestic altercation can face...
If you are attending college or university when you get a DWI, one of the things you should know is that your college career could be affected. Federal aid is sometimes affected when people get DWI convictions, such as if they are imprisoned or have a felony on their...
Being accused of domestic violence can quickly lead to trouble. You could face a restraining order, the loss of child custody and your visitation rights and potentially lose your job. A conviction could lead to fines and jail time among other serious penalties. This...
Going through a child custody case can be stressful in itself. Generally, the last thing you need will be any more legal problems. Unfortunately, life can throw multiple challenges up at any one time. Facing DWI charges can be both time-consuming and worrying....
Not only can domestic violence charges have severe penalties in terms of the law, but there is also a stigma attached to such convictions. Many employers could be reluctant to either keep or take on an employee with a violent criminal record. Of course, being charged...
The decisions one makes during their youth shouldn’t have a lasting impact on their adult years. For some people who have been convicted of crimes while they were still young, the criminal record they have haunts them for their entire adulthood. Governor Kathy Hochul...
If you’re facing criminal charges for domestic violence, you may be worried about your reputation. Maybe you’re a local business owner whose name is linked to (or maybe even on) your company. Maybe you’re merely worried about what friends and family members will think...
Often, drinks that have been spiked with alcohol pose little risk of leading to DWI charges. A 25-year-old who accidentally has an alcoholic drink at a social gathering will likely be nowhere near the legal limit of 0.08% unless they have consumed many other drinks on...
You probably are well aware of the more immediate consequences that you could face if you’re convicted of a domestic violence crime. You might already be facing an Order of Protection instituted by the court to keep you away from your alleged victim. You may have...
