Multiple charges for NY man who ran away from police in domestic assault case
Criminal Defense
A recent domestic assault case highlights what you should not do when confronted by police over such allegations. Failure to cooperate with authorities can result in additional charges on top of the original domestic violence offense. A 32-year-old man was arrested after a domestic violence incident led to a police chase in Steuben County, New…
Repeat DWI offender caught driving 145 mph in New York
Criminal Defense
New York takes a no-nonsense approach to drunk driving. While driving while intoxicated (DWI) is classified as a misdemeanor for a first offense, repeat offenses are charged as felonies that carry severe penalties for the driver. A 35-year-old man with a history of drunk driving was arrested after being accused of speeding at 145 miles…
The Brill Legal Group secures another victory in the New York appellate courts
Criminal Defense
Often when someone is found guilty of a crime, they give up hope. However, the justice system allows every defendant convicted of a crime to appeal the judge or jury’s verdict. One of the most common appellate issues involves arguing that the evidence presented by the prosecution was insufficient to sustain a guilty verdict. Sufficiency…
Long Island woman charged with aggravated DWI after crash with two kids in car
Criminal Defense
An East Islip woman was arrested after crashing into a tree in Greenport on Long Island, New York. Southold Town Police alleged she was driving while intoxicated (DWI) with her two children in the vehicle. Kerri Kulla, 37, was charged with first-degree DWI and aggravated DWI under Leandra’s Law. Under Leandra’s Law, it is a…