Being accused of a serious violent crime is a difficult predicament for any defendant to be in. However, when criminal charges stem from an incident with a family member, it can be especially challenging. In these matters, defendants are not only concerned with...
Month: November 2015
Understanding Leandra’s Law and penalties for an aggravated DWI
A previous post discussed ignition interlock devices and whether convicted drunk drivers in New York are having them installed in their vehicle. The rule surrounding the requirement to have an ignition interlock device stem from "Leandra's Law," and this post will...
Are convicted drunk drivers in New York installing IIDs?
Drivers in New York who face a drunk driving charge are often concerned about how the charge will impact their ability to drive. A conviction on DWI charges usually means being court-ordered to install an ignition interlock device, or IID, so it is generally assumed...
Representing New York drivers in DWI cases
Being pulled over by a police officer is often an anxiety inducing event for many New York drivers. While it might be clear to some drivers why the traffic stop is occurring, in other situations it might not be so clear. When a driver is accused of driving while...