NY Passes Tougher DWI Laws

Gary J. Wojtan, Managing Attorney

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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.

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.

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.

Problem Gambling

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.

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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