In the state of New York, if you are driving in an area where a sobriety checkpoint is established, you could legally be stopped and searched without any cause. What is a sobriety checkpoint?Sobriety Checkpoints are locations where police officers have created a...
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Can you facilitate the process of healing from a drug addiction?
One of your close friends has recently made the decision to seek professional help to overcome a debilitating drug addiction. You have spent a lot of time encouraging this friend to make necessary changes and develop a healthier, more positive lifestyle. Now that your...
Could prosecutors serve my family member a subpoena?
For most New York residents, a subpoena is nothing more than a vague concept: a piece of paper that summons people to testify in court. The reality is that were you to be accused of a crime, many of the people you know or the organizations with which you are...
How are theft, robbery and burglary different from each other?
If you face New York robbery, theft or burglary charges, possibly you do not know the differences between these property crimes or understand why law enforcement officers charged you with one instead of another. FindLaw explains that while theft, robbery and burglary...
How reliable are breathalyzers?
In New York, DUI-related crimes are treated very seriously. To many people, failing a breathalyzer test is a sure sign that you’ll end up facing harsh consequences. Villarini & Henry, L.L.P., suggest against refusing to take a breath analysis test no matter how...
Can a legal drug get me a DWI?
You may take medication every day without a thought to how it might affect you when you get behind the wheel. Some drugs may not come with a warning about their effects on driving, while with others the warning could be confusing. Your medication may not have any...
Are DUI checkpoints legal?
You may be out having some fun with your friends at a local bar. When you leave, you see police officers at a DUI checkpoint. They are pulling people over they suspect may be driving drunk. So, what do you do? You follow the officers’ orders and do everything they...
Potential lifelong consequences of vandalism convictions
Any violation of the law in New York tends to carry extreme consequences for the perpetrator if it leads to a conviction. However, we often see our clients initially underestimating just how much a criminal conviction might affect their futures. At Villarini &...
Understanding the roles of genetics and traits in crime
You may not be surprised to hear that Buffalo continues to rank among the top cities in the U.S. in the number of violent crimes committed each year. In 2016, the city came in 15 on that list, according to Buffalo Business First. There were 2,887 violent crimes that...
Looking into underage DWI charges
For someone who is charged with drunk driving, the challenges that lie ahead can be very difficult and this is especially true for someone who is underage. Whether you are a teen who was recently pulled over for driving under the influence or your child has found...