Individuals who are arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses in New York often make the same mistake. They plead guilty because they don't want to take the case to court. Even those who insist that they didn't have too much to drink worry that a failed...
Year: 2024
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New York’s new “Clean Slate Act”
Until recently, those convicted of a misdemeanor or felony – maybe one that happened years ago – had that conviction follow them for years, or decades, or even for the rest of their lives. But now, under New York’s new Clean Slate Act, courts must seal old...
What are the differences between federal and state crimes?
Criminal charges are not all the same. Obviously, there are many different offenses that lead to different types of charges and different penalties. The distinction between felonies and misdemeanors can be very important, as felonies often lead to longer prison...