If you have been arrested or charged with a probation violation, the first step you should take is to contact a New York probation violation attorney.  Regardless, if your previous conviction was a felony or a misdemeanor, you will need an...

New York State’s often contentious yet strictly enforced Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, abbreviated to ABC law, leaves little room for error when servicing alcohol to the populace. In fact, not only could criminal charges ensue for...

Perhaps you are facing a particularly lengthy sentence due to drug possession charges. Maybe you are anticipating pleading down charges to escape dealing charges. Either way, hiring an experienced attorney has been an option you have mulled over,...

Seeing those flashing red and blue lights in your rear view mirror, pulling to the side of the road and waiting for the officer to approach your driver’s side door is enough to give most people severe anxiety. However, if you have been drinking and...

Cars are a way of life: we drive them to work, home, school, and out to restaurants and entertainment. It is inevitable that one day you may receive a traffic ticket. Whether you are driving or someone else is driving your car, you are open to...

Many people assume that a misdemeanor charge is not a crime, but are a small violation of the law that carries very little punishment. Nothing could be further from the truth. A misdemeanor charge can result in serious fines, jail time, damage to...

The Child Passenger Protection Act, commonly known as Leandra’s Law, refers to the law prohibiting driving while intoxicated with a minor in the vehicle. This child endangerment law, a felony in the state of New York, implements harsh penalties in...

Gun owners in New York should be aware of the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013, which was enacted to stop criminals from buying a gun by requiring universal background checks, increases penalties, and imposes the...

Every day thousands of individuals in the United States receive traffic tickets ranging from driving on a suspended license, speeding, running through red lights, and seat belt violations.  These offenses occur regularly in New York as well. Being...

Being charged with any type of theft can be very stressful and have serious consequences.  A theft conviction can impact your family, health, employment, and many other aspects of a person's life.  Securing a grand larceny defense attorney can help...