An arrest for any criminal offense – regardless of whether a person is ultimately charged, prosecuted and convicted or not – generally involves having a mug shot taken. It’s not unreasonable to be concerned about what happens to that mug shot and whether it’s out...
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What is implied consent in New York?
Driving is often an important part of independent living. A large percentage of working adults transport themselves to and from their jobs every day. Those with children or other dependent family members rely on their personal vehicles to meet the needs of their loved...
A DUI could harm your nursing career
As a nurse, a DUI charge could cause a significant interruption to your life. For instance, you could spend time in a New York jail or prison if convicted of the charge, and you could also lose your job if charged or convicted of DUI. Potential professional...
IIHS calls for a new approach to stop distracted driving
According to official statistics, about 3,000 road users die each year in New York and around the country in motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted drivers. That is approximately 8% of all road deaths in the United States. Many experts believe the true...
How to challenge DUI test results
Authorities in New York may use the results of field sobriety tests as justification for taking drivers into custody for drunk or impaired driving. However, you will have an opportunity to challenge those results as part of your defense against a DUI charge. Equipment...
Know your New York heroin laws
Penalties for heroin possession, sale, and trafficking are severe in the state of New York. This is due to the increased activity that has recently been noted. Both possession and sale of heroin remain a felony, as is trafficking in this type of controlled substance....
What are the most common DUI mistakes made by police?
Nobody expects to be pulled over and arrested for a DUI in New York. It’s important to know that it could help your case if the police make mistakes when doing so. These are very common. Making a stop without probable cause Police officers always need reasonable...
Traffic offenses and license suspensions
Convictions for driving under the influence are not the only legal matters that can result in a loss of driving privileges in New York. Juveniles are especially vulnerable to losing driving licenses due to low-level issues such as truancy and delinquency, not to...
Post-conviction DNA collection in New York
People who are convicted of crimes in New York might face multiple penalties, including jail or prison sentences, fines, probation, community service, and others. Another consequence of a misdemeanor or felony conviction in the state is having your DNA sample...
Why people make false confessions to crimes they didn’t commit
It may seem unusual, but people in New York and around the country sometimes make false confessions to crimes they didn’t commit. There are a variety of reasons why this may happen. A false confession happens when a criminal offense has been tacked onto someone who...