Rochester And Upstate New York Personal Injury Attorney
Teenagers are at an intersectional age where they’re no longer considered children but are not adults quite yet. This reality can inspire a whirlwind of emotions and the innate to experiment with their newfound freedom. During the adolescent years and early adulthood,...
Suspected drunk driving traffic stops are often intense exchanges. Anyone who is pulled over in this way should be prepared, as making this effort may help them to feel less nervous about the process and to better protect their interests along the way. The primary...
Many nonviolent drug offenses in New York are classified as misdemeanor crimes. The individual accused of breaking the law might face penalties that include incarceration or fines. However, misdemeanor criminal offenses often do not create the same burden that felony...
Knowledge and preparedness are your best allies when attempting to avoid arrest at a DWI stop. DWI stops are encounters between law enforcement and drivers suspected of driving while intoxicated. In New York, these stops are serious business; one wrong move can lead...
Since New York legalized marijuana and recreational cannabis for adult users over two years ago, many people assumed that the new legal market for marijuana would help to slowly eliminate the black market sale and distribution of the drug. However, with two years of...
Many people assume that you can only incur a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge if your car is in motion. You’re impaired, you’re behind the wheel and you’re clearly driving somewhere. If the police catch you, they can allege that you were impaired based on your...
Despite changing numerous laws to better align with scientific advancements and a greater understanding of the nature of addiction, New York still strictly prohibits the possession of certain drugs. People caught in possession of controlled substances, like synthetic...
You felt confident about your driving when a police officer pulled you over. Although you had a few beers or a mixed drink before getting behind the wheel, you felt certain that your beverages did not affect your driving skill. The police officer who pulled you over...
There are two distinct kinds of drugs regulated in New York law. There are banned or prohibited substances that pose great social risk and have no medical benefits. These drugs include LSD and methamphetamine. Then there are controlled substances, like prescription...
For most people, getting a cold is an annoyance that only requires a little cough medicine to help them get through the day. What they may not know is that taking that medicine and getting behind the wheel of their vehicle can be dangerous. Cough and cold medicines,...