Underage Drinking

New York country music fans may be shocked to hear that Alan Jackson’s daughter was taken into police custody after allegedly being involved in an altercation with an officer during a traffic stop. According to the officer’s affidavit, she had…

While some people in Dutchess County may believe that a drunk driving conviction is relatively minor, they may not understand just how serious of a charge it can really be. Not only will a conviction mean a permanent record, but…

Underage drinking is a serious concern for many parents, police officers and establishments that sell alcohol. It can be bad enough when adults drive while intoxicated, but a person under the age of 21 who is driving drunk can be…

Everyone on the road is a potential victim when someone chooses to operate a vehicle while intoxicated, including the drunk driver’s passengers. In New York, DWI charges can lead to prison time, license suspension and other severe consequences, especially when…

Drinking and driving is a dangerous combination, but not all cases are as clear-cut as the media often suggests. There is a large amount of speculation related to many DUI cases, and careful examination of the evidence may reveal a…

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced last week that his office has filed a lawsuit against 16 so-called head shops across the state. He wants to shut them down for selling banned substances since the ban was enacted by…

Earlier this month in a New York City subway station, Scout Willis, the daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis was arrested for underage drinking and using a fake driver’s license. The 20-year-old Brown University student was released on her…

It’s prom and graduation season. Summer time means teens will be celebrating and probably on the road every hour of the day or night. Therefore, many of your neighbors are instilling rules for their new drivers this summer. According to…

In 2008, Dutchess County adopted the state of New York’s “Social Host Law.” The law says that any adult – 18 years of age or older – will face consequences for allowing anyone under 21 years old to drink alcohol…