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Typically, when you are charged with a DWI in New York, it will be tried as a misdemeanor charge. However, if the facts of your case warrant it, a prosecutor may upgrade your charge to a felony. This may result in enhanced penalties such as extended jail or prison...
Opening a retail space in New York is a move that signals success. To keep it that way, you'll need a favorable deal. You don't want to end up paying more for the space than you can earn back in profits. At the same time, you don't want to take a "sweet deal" on an...
There are many factors to consider when drawing up your estate plan in New York. One of the most crucial will be whether to include your children. Many legal and financial experts highly recommend including them in your estate plan. This will be especially true if...
Driving while under the influence of alcohol may increase your risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. If you are charged with DWI by a New York police officer, you may spend several hours or days in jail and risk having your vehicle impounded. Other...
Remarrying is an exciting new chapter in your life, but it can also bring changes in many areas. For one, it is important to review and update your New York estate plan to ensure that your wishes are still reflected and that your loved ones are provided for. Review...
The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test is a type of field sobriety test used by law enforcement officers in New York and around the country to determine whether a person is impaired by alcohol or drugs while driving. It is one of several tests that may be...
A conviction for drinking and driving can have severe consequences for your nursing career. A DWI conviction can be seen as a violation of the code of conduct in nursing. Depending on the jurisdiction you work in and the severity of the charge, this could result in...
Police officers in New York and around the country ask motorists to take field sobriety tests when they observe signs of impairment but lack the probable cause they need to make an arrest. In the late 1970s, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
Estate planning is one of those things that we all know we should do, but it's also one of those things that many of us put off. Why? Probably because it's a difficult conversation to have. But it's a conversation that needs to happen as soon as possible. Some of the...
Getting arrested for DUI is one of the most traumatic things that could happen to a New Yorker. If you are pulled over by a police officer and asked to take a breath test, you might refuse. However, what happens in this situation? Refusing to take a breath test New...
