In New York, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is considered to be a Misdemeanor. This law is covered in the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, Section 1192. This section defines a DWI as any person driving while under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08%…
If you have recently been charged with a DUI or DWAI, you probably are aware that the term DWAI means “driving while ability impaired.” This impairment can be a result of prescription medications (such as narcotics), or illegal drugs like marijuana or cocaine). A DWAI case addresses the particular level…
In New York, the crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child is taken very seriously. Few crimes will cause concern and get the immediate attention of Criminal Court authorities more than this allegation. A New York Endangering the Welfare of a Child Defense Lawyer can explain that this crime…
A New York Drug Possession Lawyer will tell you that New York City is a major drug traffic center. Due to the city’s sheer size and large multinational population, New York has become a major hub for illegal drug trafficking activities. If you have been arrested for a Drug Crime,…
Most people who experience Driver’s License Suspension are often surprised. Sometimes the first they learn of this problem is when they are arrested. Unfortunately, ignorance of this fact is not a defense. Pursuant to New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, Section 511, if your license is suspended (depending on the…
One of the most common crimes in New York is Domestic Violence. This category of crime is so common in fact, that the New York court system has courtrooms specially set aside just for these types of cases. The courts have merged the New York Criminal Court and the Family…
Criminal Trespass is defined as a person knowingly entering a property without the permission of the property owner. There are factors in a particular Criminal Trespass case that a District Attorney will investigate such as the reason the individual entered the property, and did the individual use a weapon. It…
Interestingly, there is no actual provision in the penal code called “vandalism.” The term is used frequently however, usually referring to the act of destroying or defacing another’s property. This crime is called Criminal Mischief. There are 4 different levels of this crime, with the least severe being Criminal Mischief…
If you are arrested and taken into custody, the issue of setting bail will be addressed at your Arraignment. This is of course unless you are released on your “own recognizance,” in which case no bail will be posted and you will be released. A bail reduction would be called…
If you have recently experienced an arrest or received a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) for an Assault, you may be wondering where you stand legally. Assault is generally defined as someone causing intentional physical injury to someone else. Assault can range in severity, depending on how badly the victim was…