On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Oct 15, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, you may quickly acquire first-hand knowledge of DWI penalties. In the state of New York, the penalties result in part from Leandra’s Law and the requirement for an ignition interlock device. About...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Oct 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Drunk driving charges are taken very seriously in the state of New York. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, you could face fines of up to $10,000, jail terms as long as 7 years, and license revocation of up to 18 months. While these penalties can have a...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Sep 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When the debates to legalize marijuana began to intensify, many people pointed to drunk drivers as proof that alcohol was far more dangerous. There is some merit to the argument, but if law enforcement catches you driving under the influence of marijuana or other...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Aug 15, 2020 | Criminal Defense
False confessions are a lot more common in the American justice system than you might realize. Some social scientists believe this is behind the record-high successful prosecution rate in the country. Many people prefer to plead guilty or falsely confess than fail to...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Aug 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In homage to its title of “land of the free,” the American justice system presumes someone is innocent until proven guilty. On paper, this makes it necessary for prosecutors to establish a case that leaves no reasonable doubt of guilt. In spite of this, many innocent...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Jul 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Driving while intoxicated or impaired is a serious problem responsible for much property damage and many crashes, injuries and even fatalities each year. You face legal consequences for a DWI, and if you are a driver under the age of 21 you are subject to additional...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Jul 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense
An aggravated criminal charge means that there were factors present that make the offense more serious than it would be otherwise. The state of New York imposes aggravated DWI charges if your blood alcohol concentration is over 0.18% or if you were operating a motor...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Jul 8, 2020 | Criminal Defense
It is common knowledge that people have the right to remain silent in interactions with law enforcement. However, you may not completely understand this right and what it means when you in a situation where an officer is questioning you. Even though you may have...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | Jun 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense
You got your first DUI recently and are understandably shaken. You feel that your most favorable option is to pay the ticket and get on with your life, and maybe you are unsure whether to involve a legal professional to help. Do you understand the full financial scope...
On behalf of James Kleinbaum Attorney At Law P.C. | May 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Officers in New York and throughout the country use roadside breath test devices to determine motorists’ blood alcohol content levels. If you have been pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving, an officer may have asked you to exhale through a tube in the...
