If you've gotten in trouble with the law in New York, then you know that you need to have a strong defense for court. Most people make mistakes at one point or another, but the wrong kind of mistake and the unfortunate situation in which you get caught can seriously...
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Make sure you have the right defense against criminal charges
If you commit a crime or are accused of committing a crime, you may be arrested and be taken to the police station. At that point, you may have to answer questions about who you are and where you live. Some of those questions are reasonable, and you have no reason to...
Ways a criminal conviction can cost you
If you are facing drug charges in Sayville, you probably already know that you are facing some serious consequences. You might have to spend time in jail or prison depending on the severity of the charge. You could have to serve probation which often includes...
Mandatory arrests in domestic abuse cases hurt your future
When the police are called for an act of domestic violence, the situation can go from bad to worse. When they arrive, the officers will likely arrest at least one person. When the officers can't determine who's at fault, they may take both people into custody. This is...
Women: Alcohol will affect you differently
If you're female, your physiology is different from men. Your body handles the intake of alcohol differently than men's bodies do. For this reason, women may end up with higher concentrations of alcohol in their blood despite drinking the same amount of alcohol as...
Arrested for heroin use? Alternative programs could be a good fit
According to statistics, it has been estimated that 13.5 million people around the world take opiates, and of those individuals, around 9.2 million use heroin. In 2016, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicated that 4,981,000 Americans admitted to trying...
How does alcohol interact with your body?
One common thing that people believe is that they can drink the same amount of alcohol as their friends or family members and still be fine. The reality is that alcohol affects everyone differently. What makes one person a little tipsy might be enough to make another...
3 common drugs can lead to serious penalties and health concerns
Street drugs are common across America. There are several that are the most likely to be stumbled upon, though. Many are Schedule I drugs, meaning that they have no medical purpose and are illegal within the confines of the United States or its territories. Drugs can...
Drug offenders need treatment, not jail
When someone gets arrested for a drug-related crime, is putting that person behind bars really the best option? It is often what the authorities seek to do. However, one can make the argument that it would be far better to give these offenders the treatment they need...
DWI defense: 3 tips to protecting your rights and your license
When you went out for the night with your friends you didn't think about drinking too much and getting behind the wheel. Instead, all you focused on was having a good time. Unfortunately, if you did drive recklessly as a result of being intoxicated, then you could...