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...
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...
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...
As mentioned previously, no matter how small the crime is, the consequences of a conviction can be long term. This means when New York residents brush off a speeding ticket, they are not only facing a possible increase in penalties associated with it but,...
Though a crime is a violation of the laws of a state, not all crimes are treated equally. Hudson Valley residents may not know that crimes are categorized according to the penalties attached and the severity of the crime. Crimes are categorized as either...
Sexual violence takes many forms, and the different forms of it have different elements and different penalties. Understanding the elements of a crime is an important first step in defending oneself against criminal charges. Sexual assault includes a number of...
The State of New York is known for many things-a vivid nightlife, rich culture and varied cuisine. One thing it is not known for is its stringent approach to drunk driving. New York has some of the toughest licensing policies in the country for repeat dangerous...
Field sobriety tests are commonly an important part of drunk driving accusations and charges. It is important for individuals accused of drunk driving to be aware that, as is true of all crimes, they have the right to defend themselves against the charges they...
Most New York residents likely do not want to be associated with drug crimes. Drug crimes can result in not only hefty fines and potential prison time, they can seriously damage a person's reputation. A person's reputation can be impacted in their personal...
Getting pulled over and being forced to undergo DWI tests can be scary. For many in New York, this is not something they ever expected to face and so they do not know how to proceed. But they often know one thing -- they wish to avoid the consequences that come...
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