A person arrested for a New York State DWI VTL § 1192.2 with a prior conviction in the last ten (10) years for: DWI, Aggravated DWI §1192.2a, DWAI/Drug § 1192.4 or, DWAI/Combined influence drug and alcohol § 1192.4a, will be charged with an E Felony DWI. Depending on the circumstances, a plea bargain may be offered reducing the charge down to a … [Read more...]
The DWI Breathalyzer, Submit or Refuse? That is the question.
The DWI Breathalyzer, Submit or Refuse? That is the question. The question most asked whenever I tell someone I do criminal defense work is: "If I ever get pulled over for drinking while driving should I submit to the breathalyzer test?" Unfortunately, there is no easy black and white answer to this question as even the penalties for refusal are … [Read more...]
Criminal Contempt and Orders of Protection
Criminal Contempt and Orders of Protection. An Order of Protection is an Order issued by either the Family or Criminal Court limiting a person’s behavior because they pose a threat to another person. Most often, Orders of Protection are issued in situations involving domestic violence. A Family Court Order of Protection is typically issued in a civil … [Read more...]