Man charged with drunk driving
On Nov. 8, it was reported that a New York man was taken into police custody on Oct. 30 after he was accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol. Authorities stated that the 31-year-old...
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Legal marijuana poses questions for state governments
New York residents may know that on Nov. 8, voters in a few states approved ballot initiatives that would make the possession of small amounts of marijuana legal. As marijuana laws are loosened...
New app could help lower drunk driving arrests
Recently, an alumnus of Montana State University won first place in a national entrepreneurship pitch competition, which was held in Boston, Massachusetts as a part of the Forbes Under 30 Summit. He...
Woman accused of driving drunk, killing elderly couple
A mother of three in New York was charged with vehicular manslaughter after allegedly causing a fatal collision on Oct. 28. Police say that the woman's blood-alcohol level was four times the legal...
Understanding Leandra’s Law
New Yorkers who are charged with a DWI may want to understand how Leandra's Law may impact them. Leandra's Law, which was passed in 2009, specifically targets offenders who drive with a child under...
Marijuana possession and sale
The potential penalties for possessing or selling marijuana in New York depends on several factors, including how much was possessed or sold, whether or not the defendant has prior convictions,...
Just how bad is a domestic violence conviction in NY?
Those facing allegations of domestic violence crimes in New York may be tempted to write the whole off and move on. After all, how bad can a conviction for a domestic violence crime be?...
Drug criminalization may cause more harm than good
After visiting inmates in New York and other states, the American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch released a report about the consequences of drug criminalization. The report, published...
New York prosecutor fails to share material evidence
A trial in New York in September raised the issue of the Brady rule. This rule is based on the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Brady v. Maryland, and it requires a prosecutor who uncovers evidence...
Skin patch developed to check alcohol consumption
Some New Yorkers might try to avoid the risk of getting stopped for drunk driving by using a designated driver. However, in some cases, that driver might have one or two drinks without realizing the...