Syracuse Criminal Law Blog

If you have been a drinker throughout your adult life, you may think you have a good idea of how much alcohol you can consume without becoming intoxicated. You should realize, though, that the human body processes alcohol differently after age 65.  New York has some tough penalties for drunk driving, especially when doing so results in a serious injury. While you may never have had a DWI charge in the past,

You hear it over and over: Never get behind the wheel after consuming any amount of alcohol. It may seem like such generic advice that you disregard it. After all, how harmful can just one drink be? It would be so inconvenient to always have to wait to drive or catch a ride after only one serving of an alcoholic beverage. What is even more inconvenient, however, is having to

People do not usually intend to drive while intoxicated. However, it is not uncommon for parties to underestimate their intoxication level. If you or a loved one have a DWI on your record, it can have lasting effects on your future. In the state of New York, there are only a few options available for removing this particular infraction. Expungement or seal In New York, expungements for DWI are not allowed under

If you are a resident of Syracuse or a neighboring area, an arrest for drunk driving will include the loss of your driving privileges. When will this happen? How can you get your driver’s license back? How will you get around in the meantime? Types of violations Driving violations related to alcohol break down into several categories. For example, Driving While Intoxicated, or DWI, is a common violation based on

Society may have a stereotype in mind when it comes to a white-collar criminal. Likely the image is of a middle-aged white male in a high-ranking position greedily stealing hundreds of thousands to fund his lavish lifestyle. While this certainly is a common story, it is not the full picture. Many people get caught up in white-collar crimes unintentionally. How do everyday employees find themselves involved in theft and facing

As an employer, you must be meticulous in your hiring. If you bring on the wrong person, you may have someone on your team who embezzles company funds. Your employees should be productive, lawful and beneficial to your business. Anyone you entrust to manage or monitor funds should be reliable.  But, of course, not all employee theft is obvious. Sometimes, even a seemingly trustworthy employee can commit embezzlement. Here are some warning

Some experts, including those at the National Safety Council and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, believe not enough is happening to stop drunk driving. The state of New York has passed stringent legislation, such as Leandra’s Law, to keep drunk drivers off the road. Among the penalties for DWI is installation of an ignition interlock device. Several contributing factors While it is true that a good economy leads to more cars

Getting behind the wheel while intoxicated can lead to disastrous consequences. Recently, an Auburn man drove drunk and took his vehicle off the road. The man survived the crash, but police arrested him for DWI.  In addition to fines and jail time, a DWI conviction can lead to consequences that follow individuals for the rest of their life. Students have the risk of losing academic scholarships. Each scholarship has its own rules, but