When you’re arrested for DWI and go to court, the judge is required to suspend your license at the arraignment, irrespective of the charge. If the lab or breathalyzer result is in the file and the original report from the officer or you refuse to take a test and the officer has filled out the […]
Read MoreDepending upon whether or not you’re in custody, the officer is supposed to give you Miranda warnings. He or she is obligated to give you the choice not to answer questions or submit to a blood-alcohol test. In response, you are entitled to tell the officer that you’d like to speak to an attorney first. […]
Read MoreTraffic tickets and non-DWI charges in New York can typically be plea bargained down to lesser grade offenses. If you plead guild to the charges as listed, you could receive points against your license, impacting your insurance. Many times, the traffic prosecutor or the local police officer may plea bargain the case down to a […]
Read MoreBefore you respond to a CPS or a police inquiry, it’s very important that you contact a criminal attorney immediately. Whether or not you committed an offense, the information can be misinterpreted or misunderstood and treated as an admission of guilt. Similar to a police officer that can charge you, CPS can make a criminal […]
Read MoreGenerally speaking, in New York State, if you’re charged with a speeding ticket, you have to personally appear to answer the summons. However, many courts will permit a criminal defense attorney to have the client execute a wavering authorization if they reside out of state, have an inability to appear, or if he or she […]
Read MoreIn New York State, you can be charged with soliciting or hiring a prostitute. If you’re charged with this, it may initially appear as though your life is ruined because, typically, those cases make their way into the newspaper and there maybe publicity. However, if you hire a criminal defense attorney, you may be able […]
Read MoreBeing charged with a DWI can change your life in a negative way. It can affect your ability to work and your ability to drive. You need to have an attorney who has the background and training to defend you and attack the prosecutor’s case. You need an attorney that can get you the best […]
Read MoreThe police are under no obligation to tell you what they’re investigating, why they are investigating, or if they’re seeking to charge your son or daughter with a crime. It’s imperative that you contact a criminal defense attorney who will act as your intermediary, speak to the police, determine what their intentions are, and determine […]
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