On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Mar 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
For anyone facing drunk driving charges, serious consequences are a major concern, from stiff fines and the loss of driving privileges to time in prison. However, some people face a particularly difficult situation when they are pulled over for driving under the...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Feb 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Across the United States and in the state of New York, the required use of ignition interlock devices has become a standard in many drunk driving cases. The stated objective associated with the use of IIDs is to prevent additional instances of impaired driving while...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Feb 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense
New York’s governor signed into law Bill S06579 and decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Because of the increase in medicinal usage, several changes in legislation have followed its legalization. If a law enforcement official finds an...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Feb 5, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Many New York drivers may feel confident leaving a bar after a few drinks to drive home. However, that could prove costly if an officer pulls the driver over. An officer who suspects a driver of driving under the influence of alcohol looks for specific indicators. ...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Feb 5, 2020 | Criminal Defense
New York residents convicted of a driving while intoxicated offense may qualify for the Empire State’s Impaired Driver Program. Your voluntary participation in the program provides access to educational resources focused on the high-risks of using alcohol or...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
It is common to believe that when a police officer hands you a traffic ticket, you have no recourse to dispute it. All that is left is to pay the ticket and move on. However, that is not the case at all. Not only do you have the right in New York to contest your...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
It is now common to find drunk driving checkpoints on the roads of New York. According to the Wall Street Journal, about 30 percent of all the car accidents that occurred in 2018 had relations to alcohol. Even with a 3.6% drop from 2017, there has not been a...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The holiday season is one of the peak times of the year for drinking and driving for people in New York and across the country. Whether you are enjoying a quiet Christmas with family or living it up downtown over New Year’s Eve, alcohol may be a part of your plans....
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
There are few things that can ruin a festive night out more than getting a DUI. At the law office of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C., we are prepared to defend New York residents who have been accused of drunk driving, but we would rather see people not face...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When figures of authority pull over drivers in New York on suspicion of DUI, they will likely want to check your blood alcohol content (BAC) level. There are many tools they can use to do this. Among the most accurate is the blood alcohol test. A sample of your blood...
