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How a Prior Aggravated DWI Impacts Your DWAI Charge

By Jazmine Merino, Esq. In New York, many people think a DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) is a break compared to a DWI. For a first-time offender, that’s often true. But that changes quickly i...

Fleeing the Police – Penalties and Consequences in New York

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When driving, one particular sight will cause a driver’s stomach to drop – seeing a police car in the rearview mirror. If that police car turns its lights and sirens on, pa...

Parents Can Face Criminal Charges for Their Teen’s House Party

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When teenagers get together at parties, they may get involved with drinking alcohol or smoking marijuana. In some cases, it can even progress into illegal drug use. But whe...

DMV’s New Regulations Overhaul the Driver Point System

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Back in September 2023, we wrote a blog about proposed regulations the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) was seeking to pass. As of November 6, 2024, most of those reg...

DMV Proposes New Regulations Targeting Dangerous Drivers

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Dangerous drivers are on the roads every day. Whether it be drug- or alcohol-related, excessive speed, or carelessness, these drivers make the roads less safe for everyone....

New Legislation in New York Makes Opioid Use Treatment More Affordable

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When it comes to any type of medical or mental health treatment, cost is often a concern. Even with great health insurance, copays for appointments can add up. This is part...

Common Criminal Offenses During the Holiday Season

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. The holiday season is known for spending time with family and friends. However, for some the season brings trouble. During this time of year, there are several types of cri...

Dram Shop Laws – When Bartenders Serve Too Much Alcohol

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In the US, nearly all adults have consumed alcohol at some point in their life. Of those adults, more than half have drank in the last month. With so many drinking alcohol,...

Marijuana Possession by Youths: Loophole in New York’s MRTA

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In 2021, New York passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). We highlighted the new laws in a blog last year. In essence, the legislation legalized the produc...

Why Possessing a Fake ID Can Be a Serious Criminal Offense

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Sometimes, young people who are not yet 21 years old want to drink alcohol. Whether it’s sneaking a glass at a family function, or having beers with friends, this is illega...

“Significant Misdemeanors” and the Impact on DACA Status

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Immigration is a hot topic of political interest in the US. Several years ago, the US created a program which allows some who were brought to the US as children to stay in...

NY’s Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. An allegation of child abuse or maltreatment can lead not only to criminal charges. Such can lead to a parallel investigation by a child protective agency. If they determin...

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