Criminal Defense

Being pulled over for suspicions of a DWI can be a scary experience for most drivers, especially if it hasn’t happened to them before. Drivers should know that the foundation of their DWI case hinges on the initial traffic stop. Law enforcement officials are required...

Drivers in New York can get arrested for intoxication due to a number of different scenarios. In some cases, police officers stop specific drivers in traffic because they drive so poorly the officer suspects them of intoxication. Police officers may also request...

The Bill of Rights and numerous other federal and New York rules protect those accused of criminal activity. There is a presumption of innocence that applies to anyone facing criminal charges, and they have the right to a trial. During a criminal trial, a defendant...

Drivers must ensure they’re in the right shape to drive. One thing that has a negative impact on this is impairment. Police officers keep an eye out for signs of impaired driving and will initiate a traffic stop if they see any signs of it. In order to stop a vehicle,...

A criminal charge for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving while ability impaired by drugs (DWAI) can have severe repercussions on a person's life. The penalties for these drug and alcohol offenses include paying expensive fines, spending time in prison and...

While traveling out of state, you made a mistake one night. A law enforcement officer arrests you on a drunk driving charge. A DWI charge anywhere is nothing to take lightly. You know that you must disclose this news to your spouse. And that you will have to pay the...

Getting pulled over by the police can be stressful and nerve wracking. If you’ve never been pulled over before you may not know what to do or the best way to behave. If you are being pulled over for suspicion of a DUI, it is especially important to make the right...

A DWI charge is a serious offense and a scary experience. What started as a fun night can turn quickly into a night you’ll remember forever—and not in a good way. While you can’t change what happened, you can understand the implications and work to minimize the impact...