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New York is a great place to live, but it has some serious drunk driving charges among its many laws. When a Buffalo resident is stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, they may end up with an arrest for a DWI crime. This post will introduce readers to some of the DWI...
While theft in New York is easy to define, embezzlement is a little trickier. Some employees commit embezzlement without even realizing it. Whether it was intentional or not, embezzlement is a serious crime that can result in years of jail time. What’s the difference...
An arson is committed when a person intentionally sets a building on fire. This is a very serious crime that comes with equally serious consequences. States such as New York State will determine those consequences by defining what degree of arson the accused person...
The Drunk Driving Program (DDP) in New York is also called the Impaired Driving Program (IDP). The most recent changes to the program took place in November of 2012. Many of the changes target motorists with more than one incident of driving while under the influence...
The recent nine-year prison sentence of a Buffalo man and former gang member on numerous offenses, including racketeering and drug and firearms charges, exemplifies the challenges that confront defendants when facing Racketeer Influenced and Corruptions Act (RICO)...
People who become addicted to heroin often turn to it when an opioid prescription has expired or has become too expensive. The two substances have similar effects, since heroin is, in fact, an opiate. Heroin possession, though, carries greater legal consequences than...
Convictions for a drug crime can lead to serious penalties as well as significant changes to your everyday living. On top of the potential for long-term imprisonment and hefty fines, if you are a prospective student, note that felony drug charges may even result in...
Vandalism is a common offense for which people can face arrest in New York, whether it involves damaging someone’s property or spray painting a building. Understanding why people may engage in this activity and what the potential consequences are can help readers...
The killing of another person is a serious crime. That is an understatement. Murder and manslaughter are forms of homicide that can lead to serious consequences if a conviction occurs. Incarceration is a certainty and so is probation. Other penalties may include...
Not all DWI charges are created equal. Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, as well as your prior record, the penalties for a conviction could range from a fine and temporary loss of your driver’s license to years in prison and a felony record. Standard DWI...