A New York City Fire Department (FDNY) pension official was arrested for DWI and criminal possession of a controlled substance after he lost control of his vehicle in Midtown Manhattan. Steve Cassidy, 62, was driving a Toyota Prius when he allegedly jumped a sidewalk and crashed the vehicle into a dumpster. According to witnesses, the…

On this episode of Justice, One Client at a Time, we look at how summer weather and drunk driving may lead to more vehicle fatalities.

This blog has frequently mentioned the enforcement of the New York statute known as Leandra’s Law and the increased penalties that can be imposed on drivers who are convicted of drinking and driving with children under the age of 15 in the car. A violation of the statute is an automatic felony, even for a…

Drivers involved in serious traffic accidents are often questioned by reporters while they are still suffering from the stress of the accident. In a recent accident on Long Island, the driver who allegedly caused the accident and was arrested for DWI was quoted by reports as admitting that he was high and apologizing to victims.…