If you have been pulled over on suspicion of a DWI, the officer who pulls you over will probably ask you to submit to a…
DWI Plea Bargain in New York
If you or a loved one has recently been charged with a DWI, you’ll be curious about the possibility of a plea bargain. A DWI…
Why New York Should Consider a Clean Slate Program for Criminal Records
A criminal record can seriously block someone’s opportunities in life. Simply having an arrest on their record can cause real damage to a person’s ability…
What is the Average Sentence for Drug Possession?
If you’ve been arrested for drug possession, you will be wondering how much jail or prison time you could be facing. There are many factors…
Can a DWI Be Reduced in NY?
If you’ve been charged with a DWI, you probably have a lot of questions on your mind right about now. How serious are the charges…
DWI Arraignment – the First Court Appearance
If you’ve been charged with a DWI or a related offense, the first thing you’re going to have to worry about is the arraignment. This…
Penalties for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree is a crime that occurs when an individual is found to possess a relatively small…
Angry? Upset? Humiliated? Don’t Throw That Punch!
We all get carried away sometimes. It can happen on the road, when the car in front of you cuts you off. It can happen…
Why All Americans Should Know About the “Alford Plea”
In 2006, James Thompson of Baltimore, Maryland, pled guilty to the rape and murder of a 24-year-old college student. He was then released from prison…
When a Drug Relapse Leads to Jail Time
Julie Eldred of Stow, Massachusetts, was on her 11th day of probation when she tested positive for fentanyl. Within hours she was returned to jail,…
