Nothing is worse than fighting for a parking spot, only to return to one’s vehicle and spot a ticket tucked behind the windshield wiper. Yet it can be easy to make mistakes. Street-cleaning schedules may require frequent moves, and simply failing to make it back to the meter in time may result in a hefty […]
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Even getting pulled over and ticketed for a simple reason, like a taillight that is out, can be intimidating. Yet it could always be worse, as in the case of a traffic stop that escalates into a drunk driving arrest. New York law typically requires some behavior that gives authorities probable cause to pull over
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Traffic tickets can be costly. Not only do you have a fine to pay, but you will also accumulate points on your license with each ticket. If you accumulate enough points, you can lose your license. However, you do have…
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In this blog, we frequently discuss the harsh penalties that drivers who are convicted of drunk driving charges in New York State face. These penalties may include costly fines, the suspension or revocation of one’s driver’s license and jail time. For individuals who are convicted of multiple DWIs, especially those including BAC levels of .18
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When facing a possible drunk driving conviction, an individual would be wise to seek the advice and assistance of an attorney. Like many criminal defense matters, the legal requirements related to prosecuting a DWI case are more complex than many people realize and there are a number of facts and factors that may either negatively
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Individuals who are arrested in New York State on drunk driving charges face harsh penalties. In cases where a driver causes or is involved in a motor vehicle accident in which others are injured or killed, he or she is likely to be charged with additional and more serious criminal charges including vehicular homicide and
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Not all states allow police officers to set up DUI checkpoints to try to catch drunk drivers, but New York does. In most cases, checkpoints are set up at certain times of year when there are usually more intoxicated drivers on the road. Recently in Dutchess County, multiple law enforcement agencies joined efforts, including sobriety
‘Holiday Crackdown’ results in 76 arrests in Dutchess County Read More »
On New Year’s Eve, Americans across the nation gather with friends and family in order to honor the passing of another year and to welcome in a new one. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day can be a time for celebration and a time for renewal. However, for those Americans who get arrested because
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Residents throughout New York State are busy preparing for the upcoming holidays. For many, this time of year is about gathering with family and friends to eat, talk and reflect. Frequently, these types of holiday celebrations also include alcoholic beverages and, for those individuals who must drive home from a celebration, it’s important to have
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As we’ve noted in previous blog posts, the penalties associated with a drunk driving conviction in the state of New York are harsh and include serving time behind bars, paying hefty fines and losing one’s driving privileges. In addition to these penalties, individuals who are charged with driving while intoxicated while transporting a child under
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