Drunk driving in New York state is a criminal offense that carries stiff penalties. As alcohol-related accidents surge across the nation, especially during the holidays, every state has enacted rigorous enforcement of strict, and sometimes restrictive, penalties....
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What is a felony crime?
Felony crimes are considered the most serious types of crimes accused individuals can face. They differ from misdemeanor crimes, for instance, in terms of seriousness and the potential severity of punishment the accused individual faces. For that reason, anyone...
NYPD police officer faces drug distribution charges
When we think about those charged with drug distribution, we likely do not think about police officers. However, police officers, like the rest of us, can be caught up in the wide net that federal law enforcement throws to stop drug trafficking. This is the scenario...
Why do they read you your Miranda Rights?
When law enforcement officers make an arrest on suspicion of a crime, the atmosphere surrounding the moment is fraught with fear, anxiety and a sense of intimidation. It is in these moments that an individual can forget that he has rights that are protected under the...
Feds file charges against alleged agents of Chinese government
A federal judge in Brooklyn opened arrest warrants and criminal complaints against several citizens of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). The criminal charges accuse several individuals with acting as agents for the Chinese government in a years long operation...
Know about New York’s implied consent law
A drunk driving conviction can affect nearly every aspect of your life. It can take away your freedom by sending you to jail, destroy your finances by hitting you with excessive fines, and impact your ability to secure housing and a job due to your newfound criminal...