As you drive, you may at some point notice flashing lights in your rearview mirror. If you were speeding or failed to come to a complete stop at that last stop sign, you may know why the officer decided to pull you over.However, you may not know what you did...
The penalties and consequences associated with drunk driving are steep, but they can be especially harsh for underage offenders. If you are under the age of 21, a DWI can have a significant impact on your life, including your future opportunities. It's in...
When you get a speeding ticket or a citation for a traffic violation in New York, it may not seem like a big deal. After all, you can just pay the fine and move forward, right? In reality, this course of action can lead to penalties and consequences that can affect...
When you get a traffic ticket, you may think the simplest way to deal with it is just to pay it and move on. Doing this is an admission of guilt, however, and this can bring more complication and serious consequences than you expect. Before you make any choices...
If you are facing criminal charges of marijuana possession in New York, your situation may be more serious than you originally presumed. While this type of criminal offense may not seem very serious, it can actually result in penalties that can change the direction of...
Like many in New York, you have a lot on your plate and a limited time to get things done. It may seem like you are always in a hurry or always running late. For that reason, it may not have been a surprise to you when police pulled you over for speeding. It may seem...
Having a few drinks is not necessarily a crime in and of itself. As long as you are of legal age and are consuming responsibly, you should not have any problems with law enforcement. Of course, matters do not always go as planned, and the chance exists that you could...
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...
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