Traffic tickets are frustrating and often expensive. Depending on the traffic offense involved, the cost of the ticket could be several hundred dollars on its own. There will be secondary costs attached to it as well. One of the most significant expenses is the likely...
Criminal Defense
What driving habits could be reckless driving in New York?
Most of the time, when a police officer pulls you over while driving, the worst consequences you face will be a traffic ticket, a fine and possibly higher prices for your insurance coverage when you renew your policy. However, sometimes your behavior while driving can...
When does New York add points to your driver’s license?
Driving is an activity that puts you at risk for injury, as well as everyone near you. People can make bad decisions at the wheel that cause expensive property damage for others or that cause injury or even death. Most people don't spend much energy worrying about the...
What happens if you drive anyway with a suspended license?
Driving is a necessity for many people. Public transportation can be too unreliable for those with frequent travel obligations, while ridesharing or taxi services could be cost-prohibitive. Whether you need to get to work or get your kids to school, you need personal...
Hand-held phone violations are a big deal
When driving, it’s critical that you pay attention to the road and your surroundings at all times. Neglecting to do so puts you and other drivers at risk of an accident, serious injury and even death. In 2011, the state of New York revised the law governing the use of...
Woman faces allegations of stealing from people in her care
People in the Hudson Valley and throughout Upstate New York who are trusted in a job are expected to reward that trust by doing what they are required to do based on the terms of employment. It goes without saying that they are not expected to take things that do not...
What should I know about a plea negotiation in New York?
When a New Yorker is arrested on criminal charges, there will be a litany of concerns that must be addressed. Among them is the potential consequences they will face. The penalties will inevitably vary depending on the alleged crime that was committed. If it is a...
Driver of passenger bus needs criminal defense after hit-and-run
When there is an auto accident in Upstate New York, there might be a natural response to flee the scene to try and get away to forget it happened. Although doing so is the foundation for an arrest with charges and the accompanying penalties if there is a...
Sex crimes, lack of consent and inability to consent in New York
When a New Yorker is confronted with allegations of sex crimes, the potential penalties if there is a conviction are only part of the problem, albeit the main problem. There are others that must be considered. The mere accusation of sex crimes can lead to a...
What is the law and the penalties for larceny in New York?
For people in Upstate New York who are placed under arrest and are informed that they are being charged with larceny, there might be some confusion as to what that means. With any criminal allegations, it is imperative to have legal assistance for a criminal...