Syracuse Criminal Law Blog

A New York DWI conviction typically results in a period of license suspension or even permanent revocation. The specific restrictions depend on the level of the DWI, the number of previous offenses and whether aggravating factors were present. Not having your license, even for a relatively short period of time, can affect your studies, work and daily life. Depending on the circumstances, you may have options to help you restore your license.

Wire fraud is a charge that frequently appears in many types of federal fraud cases, on its own or in addition to other charges. The wire fraud statute forbids the use of interstate or international wire or electronic communications in the course of a fraudulent scheme. In many cases, federal prosecutors use wire fraud charges as a catch-all in cases where they suspect but cannot prove other, more specific types of

Many people make an error in judgment that results in a drug-related criminal charge. They may have valid concerns about the potential repercussions they may face, and particularly if jail time is on the line. Depending on certain factors, such as whether they have an existing criminal history and the specifics and severity of the drug charge, they may be able to participate in a drug court program as opposed

Virtually any business can be susceptible to white-collar crime. Of course, a lack of safeguards can make this type of crime easier to commit. For instance, employees at any business could take advantage of inadequate accounting systems. Also, one common white-collar crime is money laundering, which individuals can carry out more easily through cash-intensive businesses.  That said, white-collar crime can be especially prevalent in industries such as health care and mortgage lending. Here

When you think of the word “criminal,” you might conjure up some stereotypes and misconceptions about what a criminal typically looks like. The truth is, there is no singular image of crime that applies generally. Many people who appear to be normal, average citizens or esteemed professionals can engage in criminal behavior. The prevalence of white-collar crime proves this to be true.  White-collar crime takes many forms, and if you face such accusations,

When police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, they will make a judgment on your impairment to justify an arrest. They may ask you to take a breathalyzer test at the scene or a chemical test at the station. What should you do? Can you say no? If so, is it wise to refuse? What is New York law on breath tests? Like most states, New York has

In an ideal world, anything you say and do at a DUI checkpoint or during a traffic stop would not have an impact on your case. In reality, things are not that simple. Law enforcement agencies in Syracuse and across the country routinely collect incriminating evidence from alleged offenders and hand it over to the prosecution all the time. If you ever find yourself dealing with law enforcement because they