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Suffolk County underage drinking sting leads to three arrests

New York law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21 and also prohibits the consumption of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21. The sale of alcohol to persons under the age of 21 is a misdemeanor, but an arrest and conviction can cause damage to a business’…

Oct 20 2015

Two mothers charged with violating Leandra’s law

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…

Long Island bar site of arrests for serving alcohol to minors

Complaints from neighbors about drug use, underage drinking and other disturbances led to four arrests at a bar on Montauk Highway. The arrests provide an extensive catalogue of crimes that may be unique to bars whose owners allegedly fail to properly regulate their businesses. In response to neighborhood complaints that the bar was the scene…

Sep 21 2015

Driver’s statement to reporters: apology, admission or nothing?

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.…