In New York, if a person under 21-years-old has a blood alcohol content that is between 0.02 percent and 0.07 percent, he or she may be charged with driving after having consumed alcohol. This is due to the state’s zero tolerance laws. A person charged with driving after having consumed alcohol may have to attend…

Most New Yorkers understand that serving alcohol to anyone under the age of 18 is a crime, but many persons dismiss underage drinking as nothing more than a rite of passage to adulthood. Despite this popular attitude, the serious legal consequences of providing alcohol to minors have been again demonstrated by a party hosted by…

The consequences of underage drinking in New York can be significant and can threaten a minor’s education, personal and professional future. Because of the serious consequences of underage drinking charges in New York, it is important that the underage drinking laws in the state are well known and understood. In general, it is illegal for…

As the holiday season draws near, many young people will be returning home to Bridgehampton for winter break. They will finish their examinations and pack up their dorm rooms to travel home for celebrations with family and friends. Many of those festive parties and gatherings will involve alcohol and the fact is that youths under…