Syracuse Criminal Law Blog

Perhaps you are a student at Syracuse University. You were driving home after a party, went through a stop sign and a law enforcement officer pulled you over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. What happens now in terms of penalties? Will the DMV add points to your record? The outcome of the traffic stop depends on a number of factors. Your level of impairment Alcohol affects everyone differently. Your

Checkpoints are legal in the state of New York. While some people believe these checkpoints infringe on drivers’ rights, courts have sided with the police in saying they are a necessary deterrent to prevent people from driving while intoxicated. They become far more prevalent during the holidays when people are more likely to drink and drive.  It is vital for drivers to remain professional when going through one of these checkpoints.

If you own a business, you are responsible for a seemingly endless list of tasks and duties. It can be quite difficult to oversee every small detail of your business. Depending on the size of your company, you may have to delegate a lot of oversight to other employees. Embezzlement is a serious problem many business owners face. When employees embezzle funds, they usually use telltale techniques an astute employer can

People across the nation debate the use of police body cameras. A body camera is a relatively new device in law enforcement’s arsenal of tools. A police officer wears the small camera clipped to his or her uniform, helmet or safety glasses to record video and sound when necessary. You may never meet an officer with a body camera, but you might want to read the body camera policies of

Many young adults in Syracuse are not aware of how important it is for them to know their rights and how they apply to various situations they may end up in. When criminal charges are on the table, it is important to use every available resource available, including a good defense attorney. The police are not on your side. Though you may feel you can talk things over with law enforcement

A police traffic stop is often a stressful and intimidating situation because you may not know exactly how to conduct yourself when a cop pulls you over. For example, you may know that you have certain constitutional rights, but you also want to be respectful and cooperative. It is crucial to remember your rights whenever you have an encounter with law enforcement. Here are a few protections you should always keep in

Embezzlement is a specific category of larceny that consists of taking and keeping funds that belong to someone else but that the employee has authorized access to. Such a theft can occur in a variety of settings. Whether the funds in question consist of millions of dollars at a New York investment bank or a few hundred at a local grocery store, employees in a position of trust may, unfortunately, succumb to temptation and cause substantial

If you have recently sent or are gearing up to send your son or daughter away to college at a school in or around Syracuse, you are probably doing everything you can to guide them through the transition before you let them spread their wings and fly. While many college students experiment with alcohol or drugs after leaving the nest, few understand just how severe the consequences associated with substance

You are likely well aware that drunk driving is dangerous–practically everyone does. However, you may not realize the severity of the issue or the history of DUI laws. Learning about the statistics and details of impaired driving can open your eyes to the problem even more. The National Safety Council collects data about driving under the influence of alcohol, raises awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and supports preventative measures. Here

Most people know that a DWI conviction means receiving criminal penalties such as fines or imprisonment. The major consequence of having your license potentially suspended or revoked also presents an important concern. However, many do not realize that there can also be other, less immediate but no less serious consequences. These are often called collateral consequences because the DWI statutes do not list them as a penalty. Impact on career If