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Criminal Law

NY Passes Tougher DWI Laws

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A message from Gary J. Wojtan, Attorney at Law

New York State’s new Child Passenger Protection Act, referred to as Leandra’s Law, took effect on December 18, 2009.

Under the new law, drivers convicted of DWI with a child under 16 years old in the vehicle may face sentences of up to four years in a NYS prison.

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Q&A – Traffic Cases in New York State

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This article addresses the most common questions and answers regarding traffic cases in New York State.

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Understanding the NYS Criminal Justice System

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This guide is designed to help you understand how the criminal justice system works in New York State, from arrest through appeal. It is not a substitute for a lawyer.

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Problem Gambling

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Problem gamblers often resort to crime in order to pay debts, maintain appearances or continue to gamble. These are mostly non-violent crimes such as check forgery, stealing credit cards, employee theft, fraud, and tax evasion.

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You and the NYS Drinking Driving Laws

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With increased Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), crash risk increases sharply. A driver with a BAC of 0.08 is four times as likely to cause a crash as a driver who has not been drinking, while a driver with a BAC of 0.16 is 25 times as likely to do so.

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