When you face criminal charges, you may disagree with the charge, but you cannot resist arrest. When you resist arrest, it can worsen the charges against you. In New York, you can object to the arrest, but you cannot resist. To prove that you resisted arrest, the...

People make mistakes, especially after consuming alcohol. Unfortunately, some people have the same judgment of error more than once. According to the New York State Police, 30% of the state’s fatal crashes involve alcohol. Even if you got lucky enough to not hurt...

Having video evidence of a crime may seem like an absolute way to prove what happened. However, this type of evidence does not guarantee a conviction. Regardless of what information the video provides, there could be concerns that put the validity of the evidence in...

Plea bargains have had a somewhat tumultuous history, with people pretty evenly divided over whether they find it to be good and useful or problematic. Though there are certainly a number of positives to plea bargains, there is also a slew of potential downsides. But...

Many people in New York may have a mistaken notion that drug offenses are not overly serious. A common assumption is that an arrest for such an offense results only in a misdemeanor charge that may not leave one facing severe criminal penalties (or future...

When you have an encounter with a law enforcement officer, you may feel like everything happens very quickly. You could find yourself agreeing to every request without understanding why the officer needs to know certain details. An understanding of police interactions...

Driving while intoxicated is a serious crime and every state has relatively harsh laws against drivers who commit DUI. Some states have even harsher laws than others, though. It is important to understand the state-specific DUI penalties that you face if you end up...

With New York legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in 2021, business owners and intrepid entrepreneurs have their sights on capitalizing on the budding industry once things get going. That all depends on how quickly New York policymakers draft appropriate...

The violation of your civil rights through a false arrest is a serious matter. You have the right to due process under the U.S. Constitution, so a police officer or anyone else does not have the right to detain you without cause. While you may have grounds to sue for...

As of August 15, 2010, the penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in the state of New York became more stringent. What caused this change and what sort of penalty does a driver with a DWI conviction face? Leandra’s Law The changes in New York Vehicle and...