Did you know that property crimes in New York carry significant penalties? Even if you are not accused of shoplifting, you could find yourself in hot water for property crimes such as vandalism or graffiti charges. Even seemingly innocent handbills can get you in...
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Month: December 2016
Major League baseball player’s domestic violence charges dismisse
A criminal case against against Juerys Familia, a pitcher for the New York Mets, was dismissed last week in New York Municipal Court. The judge presiding over the matter dismissed the matter with a Code 6, signifying that there was a lack of prosecution. The baseball...
New York State Police target holiday season drunk drivers
Alcohol flows freely at many social gatherings during the holiday season, and the New York State Police launches an initiative each December to clamp down on drunk driving and other reckless behavior and keep road users safe. The law enforcement agency began its 2016...
Some central considerations regarding domestic violence in New York
Helping you "get your life back to where it was before the arrest." We note that primary advocacy goal on our criminal defense website at the Queens , specifically with reference to domestic violence accusations made against a New York...
NFL star released after alleged drunk driving incident
NFL fans in New York and around the country will likely be familiar with the former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd. The 27-year-old former first round draft pick had been expected to sign a lucrative new contract at the end of the 2016 football season,...
Avoid adding a DWI to your holiday expenses
This time of year is known to wreak havoc on monthly budgets. Bills start rolling in for presents, holiday parties and greeting cards. One expense that you should avoid: the cost connected to a DWI conviction. A DWI conviction just leads to a ticket, right? Yes, you...
Some central considerations regarding domestic violence in New York
Helping you "get your life back to where it was before the arrest." We note that primary advocacy goal on our criminal defense website at the Queens , specifically with reference to domestic violence accusations made against a New York...
Woman charged with DWI after driving wrong way on I-87
A 36-year-old woman in upstate New York was charged with drunk driving on Dec. 5 after she reportedly drove the wrong way on a highway. According to the Warren County Sheriff's Office, a report came in just before 12:50 a.m. about a pick-up truck that was allegedly...
Marijuana laws may change with new administration
Over the last decade, many states including New York have going through the process of decriminalizing cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes. At the end of the most recent election cycle, over half of the nation has legal marijuana use in some form. It...
Martin Scorcese’s nephew charged with DUI in New York
Martin Scorsese's nephew was charged with a DWI for driving intoxicated in New York on Thanksgiving night. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. According to authorities, the 41-year-old defendant was pulled over in Oakwood Heights after police spotted him swerving his...