If you live in upstate New York or anywhere in the Hudson Valley, you know how important your vehicle is. Unlike residents in some parts of the state, you may depend on your vehicle to get to work, transport the kids to their obligations, and take care of daily...
Through actions like lowering the allowable blood alcohol concentration, raising fines and other penalties, and mandating consent for breath tests, state and federal lawmakers continue to try to lower the terrifying statistic that 30 people die each day in...
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is illegal, and it can bring serious penalties in New York. State laws deal harshly with individuals convicted of this type of crime, and penalties can range from everything from a steep fine to time behind bars. If you are...
If you are like others here in New York, an arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence is your only interaction with the criminal justice system as a defendant. For this reason, you have little to no idea what to expect when you get out of the back of that...
You and many other New York residents rely on your driver's license. You may need to drive to work or carry out a number of other daily activities that put you behind the wheel. As a result, when a police officer pulled you over, you may have begun to worry about your...
In a matter of days, New York schools will open their doors, and teachers and students will settle into another year of discovery and learning. Your children may already be expressing excitement or dread over the new year, and you are preparing for those first chaotic...
Facing criminal charges related to drunk driving in New York can be discouraging and overwhelming, even if it is your first offense. You understand that it's important to fight for your future by fighting the charges against you, but where should you start? How can...
When you receive your driver’s license in any state, you are granted a privilege that may be revoked should you violate the law. The type of law you violate, and your driving history may affect the consequences associated with your charges. For example, in New...
When law enforcement in Upstate New York sees a vehicle that has committed traffic violations, a traffic stop will be made. As they investigate, it is not uncommon that the officers will see a driver or others in the vehicle who are behaving suspiciously or there is a...
The New York State Police have arrested a Binghamton pair after finding large quantities of drugs at a residence. According to NewYorkUpstate.com, Naami Islam and Melissa Pincus are facing several felony charges after a recent bust. Search of car led them to a...
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