Criminal Defense

If you have never heard of the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine, you may well wish to ask your criminal defense attorney about it when you find yourself facing criminal charges of any kind. It may turn out to play a huge role in the prosecution against you....

New York imposes serious penalties for driving while intoxicated. If arrested and convicted, you could serve up to 15 days in jail among fines and other legal consequences. Review the facts about New York DWI penalties before facing this type of court date. Fines and...

Long Island law enforcement actively watches the road to check for the clear signs for drivers who might be under the influence. Because drunk driving is so risky and can cause accidents with injuries and fatalities, drivers can face severe penalties if they are...

Although it appears that many states across the country have significantly decriminalized drug possession and use, the fact remains that the war on drugs rages on. Law enforcement officers continue to aggressively pursue those who they believe have run afoul of the...

Five men, who have been deemed part of an organized crime syndicate, have been charged with burglary by Nassau authorities. The men, ages 25, 26, 20, and 23, are a Chilean theft crew who are sent to certain parts of the county for the sole purpose of committing...

Being charged with any type of criminal offense can be a distressing and confusing experience. New York criminal law is a complicated topic, so you might not even be sure why you were arrested for driving while intoxicated. It is very difficult to build an effective...

In New York, the legal blood alcohol limit for driving is .08. For years this has been the same across the entire nation, but now one state has enacted far stricter laws. Drivers in this other state will now have to prepare a criminal defense if they drive with a BAC...