For anyone who has never been faced with the prospect, drunk driving charges might not seem to be that big a deal. The truth of the matter is that New York law is pretty harsh and conviction on a driving while intoxicated charge can end up being life-altering — and not in a good way. […]
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A Red Hook woman is currently free on $50,000 bail but will be facing arraignment at sometime in the near future. A Dutchess County Grand Jury indicted the 63-year-old woman on 17 felony counts stemming from a January accident in Tivoli that resulted in the deaths of two Bard College students. According to prosecutors, the
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It might not result in you being charged with driving under the influence, but is it worth the risk? Considering how tough penalties can be under New York law for a drunk driving conviction, certainly not. New research suggests that even if you haven’t reached the legal limit of 0.08 percent blood alcohol content, the
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An arrest for alleged drunk driving is not something that should be taken lightly. If the authorities allege aggravating circumstances, as might be allowed under the provisions of New York’s Leandra’s Law, the implications become even more serious. Consulting with an attorney is recommended in either case to be sure you know your rights. As
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The word “knowingly” is an important one, as the case of Kerry Kennedy serves to illustrate. As readers may have heard, Kennedy was acquitted today of impaired driving in connection with vehicle accident that occurred back in July 2013. The accusation against the 54-year-old Kennedy clan scion was that she knowingly had taken a sleeping
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Prior to a trial, the state may seek an "indictment" against a defendant. A special jury, called a grand jury, determines if there is enough evidence to show the existence of probable cause that a defendant committed a crime. This process does not convict a defendant. Rather, it is an accusation which, if a person
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Dutchess County has had more than its fair share of snow this winter. The latest round over the past few days is said to have dumped as much as 20 inches on the region. While the onslaught has been a major headache on many levels, there’s possibly one area in which it’s been a boon.
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The future of a Wappinger Falls teenager could be in serious question after an alleged hit-and-run accident. Not only is this young man charged with driving while intoxicated in connection with the case. He is also charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident and fourth-degree criminal mischief. Perhaps most importantly, he is
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Less than an hour and a half after being stopped and charged with DWI on New Year’s Day, a Poughkeepsie woman was stopped a second time for the same offense. After the second contact, police took the woman into custody on additional DWI charges. A female passenger in her car was also taken into custody
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A 53-year-old man has been taken into custody and charged with felony DUI after allegedly causing a three-car accident. The charge is a result of Leandra’s Law, a piece of New York legislation which makes first-offense DUI an automatic felony when a driver is operating a vehicle with a juvenile 15 years or younger as
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