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The State of New York takes alcohol and drug-impaired driving seriously so its important to understand the consequences after youve been charged with a DWI on Long Island.
Here in New York driving while intoxicated is a crime. But there are varying de...
While domestic violence has long been a problem throughout the country allegations of domestic violence have increased dramatically in part due to living conditions caused COVID-19 lockdowns. Lawmakers and law enforcement alike have faced increased pre...
What Is The Difference Between Being Charged With A Federal Crime As Opposed To A State Crime?
The penalties and possible sentences for federal crimes are much more severe than what one will typically face under state law. Federal law also has signifi...
Resisting arrest is a crime. That means that even if the arrest was for something that you did not do merely resisting means that you can be charged with resisting arrest as a separate crime. Consequently its never in someones best interests to resist ...
If you have been charged with a criminal offense one of the first things to consider is retaining a Long Island criminal defense lawyer. Deciding on an attorney to hire takes careful consideration and assessment of relevant experience and qualification...
Under New York law domestic violence includes allegations of a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. In many cases the alleged victim claims to have suffered a series of...
In the state of New York, an order of protection and a restraining order refer to the same legal instrument. The purpose of an order of protection is to restrict the actions of someone who has caused harm or posed a threat to another person. It may req...
In New York, orders of protection are granted by family or criminal court, or by the Supreme Court. These orders can be obtained by a petitioner, who is typically the victim of domestic violence, stalking, or harassment. The order can prohibit the resp...
An Order of Protection limits or prevents contact when one person claims to feel threatened by another and when the court feels protection is warranted.
As part of a domestic violence incident and investigation an Order of Protection may be ordered by...
We know that driving in New York state can be stressful especially since police on Long Island closely monitor traffic violations. Law enforcement is particularly strict when it comes to drunk driving and the consequences and cost of being convicted of...
