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There are four degrees of stalking punishable by law in New York. Fourth and third degree stalking are considered misdemeanors, but second and first degree stalking are classed as felony offenses. The consequences for stalking depend on the severity of the behavior...
DWI Checkpoint Protocols When the police set up a DWI checkpoint, they typically have a short conversation with each motorist they stop. Based on the driver’s behavior and answers to questions, the officer decides whether to administer a sobriety test. For a...
Myth 1: Miranda rights must be read during an arrest. There is no requirement that an officer must read a person their rights during the arrest. Law enforcement must inform someone of their rights before interrogation and only if the person is in custody (meaning they...
What is Sex Offender Registration? In the state of New York, the law requires those who have been convicted of sex related crimes to register as a sex offender and the consequences following registration may vary based on the circumstances of their situation. Sex...
If you have an encounter with law enforcement in New York, you must identify yourself when asked only in certain situations. Consequences for refusing to say who you are or provide identification generally only come into play if you are issued a summons, arrested, or...
Guns and knives may be the first items people associate with deadly weapons. New York and other U.S. states have an expansive view of what is considered a deadly weapon. A hammer, hard seltzer cans, and a pitchfork have all made national news recently. Anyone...
In New York if you operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher, you will be charged with Driving While Intoxicated. In today’s world of Uber, being charged with DWI is easily avoidable! But if you find yourself in this predicament these are...
When someone in NY dies with a small estate, the family may be able to avoid going to Court by using a 1310 Affidavit. This affidavit may be used by certain family members or the decedent’s creditors to collect assets up to a certain value in the decedent’s name. How...
Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the management and disposal of a person’s estate during the person’s life in preparation for a person’s future incapacity or death. Who needs an ESTATE PLAN? EVERYONE! Most people would assume that only...
Traffic violations occur when drivers violate laws of the country that regulates vehicle operation on streets and highways. There are a lot of causes that results to drivers violating traffic rules, like different types of physical distractions or challenges and even...