If you want the best chance of defending your DWI case, you need to know if taking your breath test or avoiding it is the right choice. In the majority of cases, taking the test is the best option, since failing to do so results in an immediate one-year loss of your...
Criminal Defense
Facing charges? Here’s why a defense attorney is important
As someone who is in trouble with the law, the last thing you should do is try to represent yourself. Even if you are familiar with working in law or are an attorney yourself, the importance of working with separate council shouldn't be understated.When you're dealing...
What do you wear to court?
Appearances matter in court. As someone who is facing criminal charges, this needs to be made clear to you. If you walk into court in an orange jumpsuit and in chains, there's going to be an automatic bias in the jury or by others. That's not fair, but it's the way...
What charges can be filed for drunk or impaired driving?
DWI crimes can be penalized harshly in New York, so if you're thinking of drinking and driving, it's better to reassess your options. New York's DUI laws are designed to combat drunk driving, which means they are strict and harsh.You will be considered legally...
A good defense relies on honesty and trust
There are many concerns people have about working with criminal defense attorneys. Some believe that an attorney might not believe them and not take the case as seriously as they would for someone who they feel is innocent. Others believe that they'll end up being...
Here’s what to know about the criminal charge process
When a crime is committed and you're arrested, your opportunity to defend yourself starts immediately. It's important that you don't say or do anything that can result in a conviction. That means not talking about what you were doing, trying to explain yourself or...
Why a defense is important in every criminal case
As someone who has been arrested for your first crime, you may not think it's particularly important to defend yourself.That's a mistake. If you don't defend yourself, you could face bias in court, or you could be treated unfairly. For this reason, it's a good idea to...
Not every theft is intentional: Fight back for your protection
Crimes aren't always violent. Sometimes, they're as simple as stealing a T-shirt from a local store. Regardless of the crime committed, there are steps that an attorney has to take to defend the accused. If you steal from another party and get caught, then you'll want...
Anger management issues could lead to criminal charges
Everyone gets angry from time to time. For some, it may take a great deal of frustration and discord in order to become angry, but for others, becoming angry may only take a minor inconvenience. If you find it hard to control your emotions, you may have even found...
What are the different types of property crimes?
Property crimes such as robbery, theft, burglary and larceny seem to get used interchangeably a lot by those unfamiliar with the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. There are clear differences between these types of property crimes, though.Burglary If you've...