If a New York business owner or private resident sells or provides alcohol to another party or parties, there may be legal repercussions if an accident later occurs. For instance, a person may patronize a local pub, spend several hours drinking, then get behind the...
Month: May 2018
Are you facing drug charges over prescription medication?
Many people in New York and throughout the nation are currently living with negative side effects from moderate to severe injuries or illnesses. Symptoms often include chronic pain and discomfort. Doctors often prescribe medication to help alleviate pain and...
What are the benefits of estate planning in New York?
Putting together an estate plan in New York is much more important than many people might think. There are quite a few issues that an estate plan can tackle, all of which are vital to your success in life and the safety of your dependents.So, what are the benefits of...
Heroin possession consequences in New York
Being found in the possession of any illegal drug is not a good situation to be in, no matter what state of the country you reside in. But heroin is one of the most serious drugs in regard to the laws that prohibit it. Law enforcement has made it a higher priority to...
New York police say this criminal offense is on the rise
It is a serious crime to steal mail out of a U.S. postal receptacle in New York or any other state. Since many people mail money, as well as documents or letters that may contain private information, the risk for financial loss or identity theft is high regarding...
What to do at an accident scene in New York
New York has some of the busiest highways and roads in the Northeast. With millions of residents, visitors and workers in Mahopac and around the state, many drivers are bound to find themselves involved in a motor vehicle accident at one time or another. This post...
Man in New York facing federal drug charges
Anyone who has dealt with the criminal justice system understand how stressful it can be. Sometimes, a person will have to appear in several different courts at various appointed times before his or her case is fully adjudicated. An example of this can be found in one...
Breathalyzer results shouldn’t be an automatic DUI conviction.
You’re driving home after spending a pleasant night at a friend’s house. You’re not speeding, and although you had a couple beers over the course of the evening, you don’t feel impaired. Suddenly, you see those tell-tale lights flashing in your...
Did an officer use a non-standardized test before your arrest?
Any number of things can go wrong while you're driving along New York roadways. Another motorist might cut you off at a merge, you could get in a major traffic jam, get a flat tire or have a minor fender-bender in a grocery store parking lot. Worse yet, you might be...
Three men arrested for drug possession in New York
A traffic stop led to the arrests of three individuals recently. The men were driving in southeast New York when they were stopped by state police. Upon investigation, the individuals were suspected to be in violation of the law and charged with weapon and drug...