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What is Violent Crime?

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With all the depressing things going on in the news lately, it’s easy to start tuning out the legalese. You may hear the words “violent crime” over and over again, not sure of the specific legal definition of the term according to New York and Federal law. What if you are in a situation where … [Read more...]

What Do You Do When an Inspector Calls?

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Whether you were expecting that call or not, there’s no doubt a shiver that runs down your spine when you get that voicemail from a detective, or a business card on your door asking you to call. What could the police want with you? Are you accused of something? Are you privy to some essential … [Read more...]

Illegal Immigrants and Arrest: How New York Law May Affect You

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For better or worse, illegal immigration has been a hot button of political controversy for over a decade. While some embrace the idea of immigrants seeking a better life in the United States, others wish to quickly deport all non-legal immigrants in the United States, sometimes with little or no … [Read more...]

Federal and State Sentencing: A Complex Legal Process

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Even a cursory study of law in the United States will reveal an aspect of government that is complex almost beyond the comprehension of a single person. This is why law professionals are often highly specialized. When it comes to sentencing, for instance, there are huge differences in the way it is … [Read more...]

What is Bail?

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Have you, or someone you know, been arrested? You may no doubt feel dismayed during this unsure time of your life. What happens now? Where do you go next? If a judge has set a bail amount regarding the case in question, you may wonder how bail work. What types of bail are utilized in New York? Are … [Read more...]

What Do You Do if There’s a Warrant For Your Arrest?

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If you've discovered there is a warrant out for your arrest, there’s nothing like the stress and anxiety that will result. No doubt a million questions are going through your mind: what do you do? Should you surrender? Should you just ignore the warrant and go about your life? Or should you go … [Read more...]

What to Look for in a NY DWI Lawyer

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Are you staring down a DWI charge in New York and don’t know what to do? Well, you’ve taken the right first step: you’re searching for a driving while intoxicated attorney. If this is your first experience dealing with a DUI charge, you may wonder what traits you’re looking for in an … [Read more...]

Commercial Drivers and DUI Charges

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The penalties for commercial drivers who drive while intoxicated are understandably much higher than for individuals who drive non-professionally. Understanding driving while intoxicated laws as they apply to commercial drivers is crucial if you plan on becoming a commercial driver, are a commercial … [Read more...]

Criminal Defense Information: The Breathalyzer

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If you or someone you love has been involved in a New York drunk driving arrest, then no doubt you have a lot of questions. What should you do? How should you behave? Do you need an attorney? Criminal defense information is all over the Internet, but how much of it is actually useful? Preparing … [Read more...]

You’ve Been Pulled Over. Now What?

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You check your rearview: flashing lights. Great. It’s time to pull over. Whether you are intoxicated or not, you will have to face interrogation by a New York police officer. What do you do? How do you behave? Read on for some best practices and consequences to think about in the event you are … [Read more...]