A Kane County judge found an Elgin, Illinois man guilty of aggravated DWI and unlawful use of a deadly weapon. He was also found guilty of violating an order of protection. The judge dropped the most severe charge of armed violence and harassing a witness charge, a New York Criminal…
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Circulation of non-FDA approved cough medicines causes alarm among physicians and professionals
A recent concern has been raised regarding side effects and unintended release times of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines that are not approved by the FDA. As discerned by a New York Criminal Lawyer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has deemed over 500 name-brand, over-the-counter drugs as sketchy at…
In New York, a discussion of limits on medical malpractice awards
Currently in the state of New York, there is an interesting dynamic happening in the medical field regarding awards given to victims of medical malpractice. Many representatives of hospitals are arguing in favor of “caps” for financial compensation awarded to victims of alleged medical malpractice, in response to malpractice lawsuits.…
Passenger in critical condition, police book driver
A driver, police believe was driving drunk, will face charges after her 17-year-old passenger suffered severe injuries from the crash. The 22-year-old woman driving crashed into a tree, a New York Criminal Lawyer was informed. Police were called to the scene of the accident around 2:40 a.m. Sunday. The 17-year-old…
Friends Should Not Let Friends Drive Drunk Says Police
The Maryland State Police Department is encouraging friends to tell on their friends, states a New York Criminal Lawyer. The State Police are encouraging motorists to call in to 911 if they see people driving erratically or dangerously on the roads during the winter months. They believe that residents in…
Mother Charged in Crash with DWI
A Sag Harbor woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after she ran her car into a utility pole, according to reports from a New York Criminal Lawyer. The driver and her two small children sustained injuries in the crash. The 34-year-old mother was charged with an aggravated felony, DWI,…
Pass the Spittoon—Man Spits on Floor in Courtroom
A twenty year-old man from Macomb faces charges for driving under the influence, marijuana possession, and a possible charge for contempt, as he spit on the floor in the courtroom during his hearing. The Illinois State Police arrested the accused early on Sunday, where he was driving with a suspended/revoked…
Bus Driver Gets Probation for DWI
A bus driver in Mount Prospect is counting her lucky stars recently, claims a New York Criminal Lawyer. A judge granted the bus driver 2 ½ years of probation instead of a jail sentence for her crimes in a DWI case. The DWI occurred last March when the driver failed…
A Noisy Car Might Get You Arrested
Don’t plan on driving around in your tricked out car with the radio at full blast. New laws could make you a criminal in Florida if you have a car that is too noisy and police catch you, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer. Police are handing out fines…
Man with stupidity defense faces jury
A man accused of stealing a high dollar purse tells a Manhattan jury that he is too stupid to be a burglar, especially since he was not even aware that he was in a hotel where the crime occurred, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer. The Defendant is a…