Underage drinking in New York applies to anyone who is under 21-years-old. Anyone over the age of 21 may imbibe alcoholic beverages in public and private, as long as they are not prevented from doing so by a court of law. This is virtually universal knowledge, but what is not widely known and is often…

Those who are accused of vehicular assault in New York can face the potential for harsh, long-term penalties. Vehicular assault charges are very serious and can escalate into more severe charges very quickly, especially if the accused was intoxicated when the assault occurred. A Suffolk County man faces second-degree murder charges resulting from a June…

Leandra’s Law is a New York state law that mandates harsher punishment for certain DWI offenses. Enacted in 2009, Leandra’s Law creates tougher penalties, including license suspension, for impaired drivers who have children in the car with them. It also requires ignition interlocks for convicted drivers. More specifically, Leandra’s Law states that first-time offenders with…

When facing prosecution for a fatal DWI crash, drivers in New York need to remember that a strong and wise defense is extremely important. Vehicular assault in the first degree is a Class D felony in New York and is one of the most serious charges one might face related to DUI/DWI. To find someone…