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Daniel McGuinness Speaks at Community Access Rally
Daniel McGuinness addresses the crowd at a recent rally for Community Access, on improving how...
repugnant verdict
What is a repugnant verdict?
It's not unusual for a losing party to have plenty of negative things to say about a...
Drinking Driver Program
The New York State Drinking Driver Program
Plea bargains for first-offense DWI cases will typically include a conditional discharge, one of the...
police
The Police Violated My Constitutional Rights. Can I Sue?
The simple answer is: yes, you may be able to sue if the police have...
sealing criminal records
A Guide to Sealing Criminal Records in New York
If you've ever been charged with a crime in New York, one of your primary...
student loan eligibility
Student Loan Eligibility & Criminal Convictions
Even a good student can find him or herself on the "wrong" side of the law....
mandatory minimum sentencing
What is Mandatory Minimum Sentencing?
In certain cases, the law requires that mandatory minimum sentencing be applied. In this article,...
pressing criminal charges
Pressing Criminal Charges: Who makes the call?
In movies and television shows, you frequently see that the victim of a crime deciding...
Travel To Canada
DWI Conviction and Travel to Canada
I have been arrested for a DWI or DUI offense.  Can I still travel to Canada?...
Conditional Drivers License in New York
How to Get a Conditional License Following a DWAI or DWI
When you are convicted of a DWI or DWAI in New York, your driver's license...
unlawfully arrested by NYPD
I Have Been Unlawfully Arrested by the NYPD
Simply put, police officers are only legally allowed to arrest you when they have “probable...
License Suspended
My Driver’s License Was Suspended. How Do I Get It Back?
If your New York State driver's license was suspended in relation to a DWI or...
DWI refusal hearing
DWI Refusal Hearing FAQs
If you're pulled over for a DWI in New York and refuse to take a...
NY Penal law 221.15 Criminal possession of marihuana in the fourth degree.
Decriminalization of Marijuana in New York
What is the difference between legalization or decriminalization? Many states and countries have been moving...
arrested for assault
Top 5 Things To Do If You Are Arrested For Assault
  You're having a heated argument, when suddenly things turn physical and the next thing...