Know your rights when facing a DWI: Penalties add up
All of the states have laws regarding excessive alcohol use before driving. Federally, the legal limit is .08 percent. You may realize that you can end up with a DUI or DWI for driving while...
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A conviction isn’t simple: Here’s what you should know
Drug crimes in New York have the potential to affect your life in many ways. You may end up losing your freedoms and going to jail, or you could end up paying thousands of dollars in fines and fees....
False accusations: Ruining reputations in an instant
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...
Watch out for secondary effects from DWI charges in New York
Getting arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New York is serious. After all, there are a host of potential legal consequences, ranging from fines and jail time to the loss of your...
Emotional abuse can get you into trouble with the law
When people talk about abuse, they usually think about physical abuse. The reality is that a person can be charged with domestic violence for anything from emotional abuse to physical violence....
DWI defense: Understanding a Breathalyzer
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...
Verbal abuse can ruin a solid reputation
Domestic violence isn't just physical. It can be verbal, too. Allegations of verbal abuse can be damaging to your reputation, even if they end up proving untrue. As someone with your professional...
Domestic violence: What to expect when it affects you
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...
5 ways to defend yourself against DWI charges
DWIs are hard on you. You may lose your job, fight to keep friendships or have a horribly damaged reputation. You may find it hard to rent a new home or be unable to afford car insurance to drive....
Failed field sobriety tests are a threat to your future
Field sobriety tests are a series of tests performed to show that you have a good sense of balance, good reflexes and are coherent. These tests help officers decide if you're intoxicated or under...