No one ever plans on getting pulled over by the police, but it can happen to any driver at any time. Eventually, you are going to want to hire the services of an experienced Staten Island lawyer to help handle the legal details, but you have to get through the traffic stop before worrying…
When a person is pulled over and the police officer suspects intoxication, the officer will likely administer field sobriety tests and ask for a breathalyzer test to determine the driver’s condition. Refusing a breathalyzer test is becoming increasingly common strategy among drivers, but is it a good idea? Implied Consent Laws If a police officer…
The most important decision a criminal defendant can make is in choosing their legal representation. Defendants have two options, receive counsel from a court-appointed attorney or hire their own private attorney. If you are seeking legal representation for an upcoming court hearing, here are the pros and cons for public defenders and private attorneys. Public…
There are many variables in a criminal case. Each defendant, judge, and prosecutor is different and the outcomes of cases are not always the same. The final decision is made by the judge or jury. Generally, the severity of the crime will correlate to the severity of the punishment. Here are the 6 potential…
When driving, the only car you have control over is your own. Although you cannot control the other drivers on the road, you can be a responsible and safe driver and avoid dangerous situations to the best of your ability. You have to rely on your own driving skills and experience in order to…
Almost every person is now connected online with social media. Whether it be Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, or any other social platform, almost anyone can be found online. People can be found by their friends, potential employers, the government, and law enforcement officials alike. A simple google search can lead to a person’s social…
Being stopped by the police can be a stressful experience. You may feel overwhelmed and worried about what may happen next. Although we rely on the police to protect us, sometimes we can find ourselves in uncomfortable police encounters. It is important to know your constitutional rights if you are ever stopped by the police.…
Although possession and intent to distribute are both serious crimes, they each have very different potential punishments. The type of punishment given to a defendant is the major difference between the two crimes. While possession alone can be seen as a misdemeanor crime, intent to distribute is always considered a felony crime. Possession Possession of…
Criminal law is broken down into three classifying categories: infraction, misdemeanor, and felony. Infractions are not punishable by jail or prison time. Contrastingly, the misdemeanor and felony classes of crime can both potentially be served with jail or prison time. The last and most serious class of crime is felony. If a person is…
As we all wait for Tesla (and other companies) to launch fully operated driverless cars, it may make us wonder how self-driving cars will change our day-to-day lives. With a push of a button, we could be off to work every morning as we enjoy our breakfast completely hands-free from the wheel. We can take…