Marijuana is legal in New York both medically and recreationally as of March 31st, 2021. Along with its legalization, many other initiatives seek to expunge past criminal records involving small-scale criminal charges. It is a big change considering the previous...
What should you expect out of anger management?
When it comes to charges that involve violence, anger management can make a world of difference in your life and may look better in the eyes of the law. If you face charges for violent crime, anger management may help you avoid reoffending. According to Mayo Clinic,...
How should you handle questions from the police?
You may find yourself face-to-face with a police officer asking questions. No matter the reasons for the inquiries, you deserve to know how to handle the situation. The ACLU helps New York citizens understand and protect their rights. Learn when to speak and when to...
What are the penalties for drunk driving in New York?
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, you will probably have lots of parties and events coming up. If you drink and drive after an event and law enforcement requests chemical testing, you could face some serious penalties. According to the New York State...
What causes false breath analysis test results?
A few nights ago, New York police pulled you over for suspicion of drunk driving. The breath test results came back positive, but were they accurate? Alcohol Problems and Solutions explores what triggers false breath analysis test results. Determine the validity of...
Are ignition interlock devices mandatory in New York?
Ignition interlock devices can help cut down on drunk driving. These devices require you to take a test to prove you do not have alcohol in your system before you start your vehicle. If you do not pass the test, your vehicle will not start. Courts across the country...
How should you carry your medication outside your home?
A recent interaction with New York police almost resulted in a drug possession charge. You have a prescription for a controlled substance, but the way you carried it on you made police think you possessed the substance illegally. How do you keep this from happening...
Going over examples of drug paraphernalia
If you are facing drug charges, there are many different ways in which the outcome of the case could impact your future. Aside from paying steep financial penalties, spending time behind bars and suffering damage to your reputation, you could encounter other...
What to know about a Class A drug possession charge
Drug possession charges under New York law vary based on the drug type and amounts. Criminal drug possession in the seventh degree is a Class A misdemeanor. It occurs if you knowingly and unlawfully have a controlled substance in a quantity that does not warrant a...
Breaking down New York’s self-defense law
Like many people in New York, you may view another's claim that (in response to accusations of assault) they were only acting in self-defense with a certain degree of skepticism. That is, of course, until you end up in a position where you feel compelled to defend...
