A New York traffic stop may be a stressful, anxiety-inducing encounter. However, knowing what your rights are may help you navigate the situation and minimize any trouble it causes you. If the law enforcement officer who pulls you over wants to search your car during...
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Should you answer this question during a DWI stop?
Life has a funny way of destroying anyone's well-intentioned plans. Even if you have a firm commitment never to drinking and driving, you may eventually find yourself sitting beside the road during a DWI stop. While these stops can be extremely stressful, how you...
Some information about plea bargains
The overwhelming majority of criminal cases in New York and around the country are settled when defendants enter into plea agreements. They usually do this because the evidence against them is strong and their chances of prevailing in court are slim. Prosecutors like...
What does it mean to accept a plea deal for a DUI?
Many people who are charged for DUI in New York are unfamiliar with the court system and how plea deals work. It's important that you understand the benefits and drawbacks of taking a plea deal in your case so that you can make a beneficial decision. Pleading guilty...
Situations when a gift is considered a bribe
Some people give tokens of appreciation after you complete a task successfully. However, there are limits to this because an innocent gift might be considered a bribe under New York penal law. The law states that individuals are guilty of offering bribes in the third...
NY State police searching for a man accused of credit card fraud
This week the New York State Police have begun a search for a man accused of having 44 illegal credit cards. Evidence uncovered by authorities leads them to believe he committed several counts of identity theft. The state is searching for the accused man — originally...
What counts as second-degree grand larceny?
In New York, larceny offenses are categorized by degree. The circumstances of the offense determine the severity of the charges. For example, the larger the amount of property taken, the higher the charge and potential penalties. Second-degree grand larceny is a...
Penalties increase for repeat drunk driving offenders in New York
When drivers choose to go behind the wheel drunk, they shouldn’t be surprised if they wind up in a holding cell at the local police station. However, a night in jail is only the beginning of the consequences you may face after a DWI stop. Depending on previous charges...
What will happen when you’re accused of domestic violence?
No one wants to face domestic violence accusations. Yet, your spouse or partner may have made them against you after an argument or a heated moment. Their allegations, whether true or false, could have a lasting impact on your life. If they have led to charges, it’s...
Can police force you to reveal your phone’s passcode?
Smartphones contain many, if not most, of the important details of our daily lives, from who we talk to, to where we travel and what we buy. That makes an iPhone or Android device an attractive target for police for potential evidence if they suspect you committed a...
