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Traffic violations involve people breaking the law. However, such violations are typically not as serious as criminal offenses. They usually only lead to citations that carry fines, not outright criminal prosecution. People accused of violating criminal statutes, as...
Criminal records are how the state tracks potentially dangerous individuals. By making certain records publicly accessible, the government helps ensure that dangerous people don't end up in positions of authority or social trust. Criminal records allow employers,...
Parole allows a person who’s serving a prison sentence to be released while they’re under the strict supervision of a parole officer. There are strict conditions that come with being on parole and failing to abide by those can lead to a parole violation. When any...
Although marriage is a lifetime commitment, many marriages end in divorce. No-fault divorce laws make it relatively easy for those who are unhappy with their marital circumstances to sever their ties to their spouses and move on with their lives. Some states make...
Most people feel so shaken up by car crashes that they don't know what to do next. They can easily make mistakes that put them at a disadvantage if they need to request compensation later. People who already have a plan to follow during chaotic and confusing moments...
New York construction activity is especially prevalent during the warmer months. New buildings go up all the time, and property owners have to repair or improve the buildings they own. Construction projects are a hazard to those performing work and also those passing...
Drug offenses are some of the most common crimes prosecuted in New York. If police officers catch someone in possession of controlled or prohibited drugs, they can arrest that person. Prosecutors can then bring criminal charges against them. In many cases, those...
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...
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...
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...