New York takes drunk driving seriously. This was recently highlighted in a case that involves a Ferrari sports car and a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction. What happened in this case? In this case, the driver was arrested for allegedly driving his Ferrari at...
Experienced, Dedicated And Ready To Protect Your Rights
Month: February 2017
Multiple-offense DWI drivers face harsher penalties
Did you know that special regulations pertain to those accused of multiple drunk driving offenses in New York? If you have several DWI convictions during a short period of time, you could be subject to additional penalties, license revocation, or permanent prohibition...
NFL likely to ban star player after DUI plea
The National Football League is likely to hand standout wide receiver Michael Floyd a lengthy ban following his sentencing on drunk driving charges on Feb. 16. New York football fans probably read that the New England Patriot and former Arizona Cardinal admitted to...
Shoplifting suspect escapes police custody in East Harlem
A shoplifting suspect in East Harlem, New York, escaped from police custody as he was being escorted into a cruiser on Feb. 11. The man, who had been accused of shoplifting from a Duane Reade store between Park and Madison avenues, was handcuffed when he ran away from...
New York man facing marijuana charges after traffic stop
Police in New York took a 28-year-old man into custody on the afternoon of Feb. 14 after they allegedly recovered more than two pounds of marijuana during a routine traffic stop. The Putnam County resident faces a raft of charges including a felony drug possession...
Criminal justice reform in New York: Is it finally time for a change?
The New York General Assembly is considering a dozen criminal justice reform bills. The provision considered most likely to pass is one that would raise the age of criminal responsibility to 18. Currently, New York is one of two states (the other is North Carolina) in...
Police increase enforcement of marijuana laws in New York City
New York residents may have noticed a trend toward the decriminalization of marijuana in their state. However, the NYPD took 17,762 people into custody for possession small amounts of the substance in New York City in 2016. This was a 10 percent increase from 2015,...
Comply with a restraining order, even when fighting it
A restraining order has been taken out against you, perhaps by a spouse or co-worker. You don't agree with the order, you don't think it's just, and you want to fight it. You can; you have that right. You and your legal team can file a response and even go to court to...
Tips for New Yorkers who got a DWI after the Super Bowl
Super Bowl weekend is known as a time to get together with friends, cheer on a team and let go of reality for a couple of hours. Unfortunately for some, reality may hit when you see red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror as you head home after the game....
Basketball player facing assault charges after New York brawl
Professional basketball player Matt Barnes is facing criminal charges in connection with an altercation in December in New York City. Barnes, who is a forward for the Sacramento Kings, is mounting a criminal defense against misdemeanor assault charges for his alleged...