Syracuse Criminal Law Blog

Diabetes could present like being drunk

December 23, 2021

There are a few medical conditions that have the potential to make you appear intoxicated. Among them is diabetes, a common condition throughout America. As a side effect of this condition, people with diabetes may appear intoxicated and slur their speech, get confused or have trouble walking. Someone who is dealing with a diabetic complication might be uncooperative or become aggressive. They may even have the smell of alcohol on

Are there defenses against DUI charges?

November 15, 2021

Getting arrested for a DUI can seem like no defense can protect you. Pleading guilty may seem like the best option, but there are actually several viable defenses that may be able to help you beat your DUI charges. The consequences of a DUI in Tennessee can be severe, which is why you should consult with an attorney to determine if you have any grounds for defense in your case. Each DUI

Medical care providers, not patients, are the biggest source of fraud

September 15, 2021

Health care fraud, including insurance fraud, costs government programs like Medicaid and Medicare millions of dollars a year. Many people think of patients who don’t actually qualify to receive benefits as the big source of fraud risk in the modern medical system. While it is true that there are people who take advantage of government insurance programs when they don’t really qualify for benefits, the coverage that those people receive

Don’t let your DWI snowball into bigger trouble

September 7, 2021

If you are stopped and accused of driving under the influence, you need to be aware of your rights and how to prevent problems from this stop leading to a snowball effect in your life. A snowball effect occurs when one event starts to build into additional events. For example, if you trip, you may scrape your knee. If you have scrape, you might limp. That limp may lead to

Your wine-soaked dinner could lead to a DWI

July 13, 2021

If you enjoy meals that have wine sauces or alcohol added to the preparation, you should know that not all of that alcohol will burn off in most cases. Depending on when the alcohol is added during the preparation of the meal, 75% or more of it could remain. The United States Department of Agriculture put together a simple list to help people understand how much alcohol could have been

Study drugs could lead to DWI and drug charges

May 17, 2021

If your child is away at college and is caught driving while impaired, your immediate response needs to be to defend them. A DWI charge is serious and can result in problems such as: · Heavy fines · The loss of their license · Expulsion from college · Job loss · Lost financial aid All of these, and other, issues could happen if your child is arrested and convicted for driving under the influence. Driving

Don’t let a DWI lead to depression

April 30, 2021

Being charged with a criminal offense can be a turning point in someone’s life. For many, it can serve as a reality check and brings home the fact that their actions have real consequences for both themselves and others. In some cases, this can make a person wake up and realize that the way they have been living recently is not sustainable if they want a happy and successful life.

How social media affects criminal defense

March 17, 2021

If you have recently been arrested on criminal charges, you will have the opportunity to defend yourself and argue that you are innocent. However, when doing this, there will be a team of prosecutors to find evidence of your guilt. They may be able to gather testimonies from witnesses, evidence from security cameras, and physical evidence such as stolen goods or illegal substances. In today’s modern age, they may also

Your appearance could impact your DWI case in court

January 28, 2021

Though people tend to say that it’s what’s inside that counts, in a court, your appearance matters. The impression you make on a judge or jury could influence your case, even though it shouldn’t. If you’re accused of a DWI, it is in your best interests to do everything you can to come across as your best self when you’re in front of the judge. That includes acting and looking

Seemingly smart medical billing practices could send you to jail

January 19, 2021

People think of medicine as a lucrative career, but many physicians with small practices operate on a shoestring budget. If you have your own private practice or manage a small practice with a few other professionals, every patient visit and procedure matters. Timely billing and quick payments are probably crucial to your ability to keep paying your own bills and maintaining the best facilities possible. Increasing revenue would be ideal,