Posts In 2018

DWI Arraignment – the First Court Appearance Dec 16

The DWI arraignment is the first court appearance you attend after you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence. The DWI ...

Can a DWI Be Reduced in NY State? Dec 03

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 ...

Penalties for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree Oct 10

Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7 th degree is a crime that occurs when an individual is found to possess a ...

Angry? Upset? Humiliated? Don’t Throw That Punch! Sep 12

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 at home, ...

Why All Americans Should Know About the “Alford Plea” Aug 03

In 2006, James Thompson of Baltimore, Maryland, pled guilty to the rape and murder of a 24-year-old college student. He was then ...

When a Drug Relapse Leads to Jail Time Jul 09

Julie Eldred of Stow, Massachusetts, was on her 11 th day of probation when she tested positive for fentanyl. Within hours she was ...