For people who are faced with drunk driving charges in the Hudson Valley, the defense is one of the most important factors in resolving the case in a positive way. There are a litany of issues that accompany being arrested for driving under the influence and...
Year: 2017
What is Leandra’s Law when charged with DWI?
When a person faces drunk driving charges in the Upstate New York, there are certain laws that they might not be aware of, but carry various penalties if there is a conviction. One is known as "Leandra's Law." This law was named as such after a child named...
What are the penalties for speeding?
Being found guilty of a traffic violation like speeding can lead to a variety of penalties including a fine, points on the driver's license and even jail. Those who dismiss this as inconsequential can experience problems because points on a license will likely...
Man faces multiple charges after alleged DWI crash
When a person is charged with driving under the influence in Hudson County, the charges and the penalties will depend on the incident or series of incidents that precipitated the arrest. There might be multiple offenses linked to the DWI based on the...
How does New York handle underage drunk driving?
With school out, there are more young people out and about across New York State. While most will obey the law, there will be some who are accused of making the mistake of underage drunk driving. This is treated very seriously in the state, so much so that...
Many faces assault charges are alleged road rage accident
In many instances in which there are criminal allegations against a person in Upstate New York, there are numerous different ways they can come about. In some cases, the circumstances are unique to the situation. For example, a person might need to lodge a...
Criminal traffic violations need not result in a misdemeanor
At any time in our life as adults in Greene County, we are expected to abide by the law. This includes when a person gets behind the wheel of their vehicle. There are many situations in which a person could find themselves the recipient of a criminal traffic...
Four charged for committing drug crimes, linked to overdose cases
When law enforcement officials feel that there is a drug epidemic happening in their state, they often end up cracking down on people suspected of committing drug crimes. They may start making more arrests or charging people with more serious crimes-the end...
What are the different degrees of assault?
Intentionally causing someone a physical injury is prohibited in New York as in the rest of the country. Known as assault, the key ingredient to the crime is the intent to cause the injury. There are various degrees to the crime of assault, depending on the use of...
Should I negotiate a plea bargain?
Many people across the country, including New York residents, may believe that the only way to protect themselves from criminal charges is to go through the criminal justice system. While this may be true for people who are certain they can clear their name, it might...