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Avoid DWI License Suspension in Monroe County
Work With Us to Avoid DWI License Suspension in Monroe County Frequently, the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction are worse than the direct consequences. DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) are good examples. Since...
A Rochester Defense Lawyer Talks About Bruce Springsteen’s DWI
A Rochester Defense Lawyer Talks About Bruce Springsteen’s DWI In February 2021, New Jersey federal prosecutors dropped a DWI case against the singer, Bruce Springsteen, citing a lack of evidence. Claims of “liberal privilege” immediately appeared across social...
If I Was Arrested in Rochester NY Should I Request a Jury Trial?
Question: If I Was Arrested in Rochester NY Should I Request a Jury Trial? Two hundred fifty years ago, jury trials resolved almost all criminal matters in the United States. That’s no longer the case. But jury trials are still a unique pillar of our system. In fact,...
DWI Attorney Rochester NY Explains a Pretrial Diversion Felony DWI
DWI Attorney in Rochester NY Explains a Pretrial Diversion Felony DWI Considering direct and indirect costs, the average price of a DWI conviction in New York is about $15,000.[1] The average cost of a felony DWI is usually even higher. Higher insurance rates account...
Can a Defense Lawyer Rochester Help You If You’re Guilty?
Can a Defense Lawyer Rochester Help You If You're Guilty? Even if you are guilty of an offense, can a defense lawyer Rochester help? Absolutely. Your “guilt” or “innocence” does not affect your Sixth Amendment right to counsel. [1] If the Bill of Rights application...
Rochester Defense Attorney Weighs In: Can You Dispute a Ticket You’ve Already Paid?
Rochester Defense Attorney Weighs In: Can You Dispute a Ticket You've Already Paid? Many people almost immediately plead guilty to speeding tickets in order to “get it over with.” Most drivers feel morally guilty in these situations as they know how fast they were...
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