As a defendant in the internet age, you need to understand the impact social media has on a criminal case. A plaintiff can offer emails as evidence and a prosecutor can scour your public profile for information. According to the National Law Review, as the...
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How do you navigate job searches with a DWI?
While working with a legal professional and waiting to see how your recent DWI charge affects your future, you want to continue the job search you started before your encounter with New York law enforcement. How should you present yourself as a job candidate with a...
The 3 areas of negotiation for plea bargaining
No matter the nature of the crimes the courts are charging you with, it is almost a guarantee that plea bargaining will be a part of your tenure in the criminal justice system. Of course, whether it is a good idea or not to take a plea bargain depends on your...
What are the long-term effects of methamphetamine abuse?
Methamphetamine is a dangerous drug with a high risk of addiction. In addition to the legal impact of methamphetamine use, it can also have a serious effect on your health. This is especially true when the drug is used for an extended period of time. The National...
Can a drug conviction make students ineligible for financial aid?
Your child worked hard to get into college, and financial aid may have helped make it possible. What happens, though, if your son or daughter does what many other college students do when they get to school and starts experimenting with drugs? If authorities catch...
Is there any defense for not wearing a seat belt in New York?
As a New York motorist, there are many different types of traffic violations you might face, but is there any criminal defense for not wearing a seat belt while driving? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety notes that the rate of seat belt use is higher for...
Do you have to pay a ticket issued by a speed camera?
You may have heard, among other rumors, that you do not have to pay a speeding ticket fine if it was a speed camera that detected and cited the violation. The theory behind this rumor is that because an actual officer was not present at the time of the incident, the...
New process available to destroy records of some marijuana convictions
In the summer of 2019, the state of New York passed legislation that effectively decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. The law also mandated automatic expungement of past criminal convictions for possession of 25 grams or less. In September 2020,...
The best approach to an aggravated DWI charge
Prosecutors are incredibly aggressive when it comes to aggravated DWI charges. At James Kleinbaum Attorney at Law P.C., we understand what you are up against and know that you need to mount a proper defense to protect yourself from harsh punishment. You will want to...
Are you eligible for drug court in Albany County?
Many people engage in criminal behavior in New York not because they are bad people, but because they have substance dependencies that lead them to act in ways they otherwise would not. If you are facing a drug charge and you feel your charge was a result of your...
