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A Defense Attorney Weighs In on Court-Ordered Rehab
The value of court-ordered rehab is being questioned these days due to a growing trend to see drug and other offenses as health and safety problems rather than criminal law issues.[1] For many years, the law took a lock-them-up-and-throw-away-the-key approach to drug...
What You Should Do if There’s a Warrant for Your Arrest
A statute of limitations applies to crimes. Once the SOL expires, which is normally two years for a misdemeanor and five years for a felony, prosecutors cannot press charges. But arrest warrants have no statute of limitations.[1] Once authorities issue them, they are...
Should I Hire a DWI Attorney if I’m Under 21?
Many minors do not think they need an attorney for a zero-tolerance DWI. It’s rather easy to see why. This infraction is not technically a criminal offense in New York.[1] Furthermore, the possible penalties, which mostly include license suspension and a fine, are...
Legalized Marijuana in NY FAQs
In March 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that legalized marijuana for most purposes.[1] Lawmakers boldly predicted the measure would create significant tax revenues, tens of thousands of jobs, and other social benefits. Like all other...
Charged with a Violent Crime in NY? Here’s What You Need to Know
Typically, an assault or other violent crime is a crime of passion.[1] A heated verbal argument between spouses, friends, acquaintances, or strangers gets out of control. Alcohol is often a factor in these sudden escalations. After an alleged victim gets hurt,...
Legal Options If You’re Arrested for Possession of Prescription Drugs
Legal Options If You’re Arrested for Possession of Prescription Drugs - Contact an Attorney ASAP The numbers are sobering. In 2015, the annual number of synthetic opioid overdose deaths was practically zero. By 2019, this figure skyrocketed to nearly 40,000 people....
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