Some of our readers in the New York City metro area may have heard about a recent incident that allegedly occurred in Times Square, in which reports indicate that a tourist from Missouri was hit in the shoulder by a stray bullet from a nearby shooting. Shortly after...
Criminal Defense
On-duty New York City police officer faces DWI charges
Being charged with driving while intoxicated in New York City can lead to severe penalties including jail time, fines and a loss of driving privileges. In addition, it could be problematic if it is on a person’s record and there will inevitably be raised insurance...
Could a DWI in New York end your career?
The penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are, understandably, quite steep. If you're convicted of a DWI charge, you face everything from fines and higher insurance costs to a lost license, probation or even jail time. A conviction could also result in you...
An overview of DWI laws in New York
While most people do not intend to drive drunk, the fact of the matter is that many people in the New York Metro area will one day be pulled over by police on suspicion of drunk driving. The following is a brief overview of New York’s DWI laws, but as always, this...
DUI traffic stops: know your rights
It can make you queasy if a police officer pulls you over. Naturally, you are worried that the officer is going to arrest you on suspicion of DWI or another crime. But if you keep cool, you may be able to preserve your rights and possibly get to drive away without...
NYPD finally admits to illegally saving kids’ fingerprints
Sometimes it is hard to know who to believe. For years, the New York City Police Department insisted that it was not illegally saving kids’ fingerprints. As many of our readers undoubtedly know, state law requires law enforcement authorities – including NYPD – to...