Most New York residents are aware that a person’s driver’s license may be taken away if that person has committed a driving misdemeanor or a felony. However, very few people in the state understand the difference between a driver’s license suspension and a revocation. In this post, we will clarify the distinction. A driver’s license…

Most people in New York understand that their driver’s license can be suspended or revoked if they are convicted of a serious traffic offense, but few understand the differences between the two kinds of penalties. In one respect, the two penalties are identical: driving a motor vehicle when a driver’s license has been suspended or…

Most people in New York are aware that both federal and state constitutions state that a person accused of a crime is deemed to be innocent until guilt has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt. However, most people do not realize that the presumption of innocence requires a vigorous advocate to ensure that its protection…

The suspension of revocation of a driver’s license is a significant penalty for most individuals. Additional penalties, which are also serious in nature and may include criminal and administrative penalties, are possible for an individual accused of driving under the influence. In New York state there are a range of drunk driving offenses and a…