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For most people arrested in Nassau County, the first thought isn’t about jail time or fines. It’s a far more immediate and terrifying question: “Will my boss find out? Am I going to lose my job?” At Hochhauser Criminal and DWI Defense, we understand that your career is your livelihood. An arrest for any offense—from…

Getting charged with a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) in New York doesn’t just affect your license or lead to court fines—it can also have a major impact on your car insurance rates. Many people wonder: How long does a DWI stay on my record? How long will it affect what I pay for insurance? Let’s…

If you’re ever pulled over and arrested for drunk driving in New York, one thing that can make or break your case is the timing of the chemical test. You may have heard lawyers or officers mention something called the “2-hour rule.” But what does that actually mean? Let’s take a closer look at this…

The Law: A person is guilty of petit larceny when he steals property. Petit larceny is a class A misdemeanor. 1. What the Law Prohibits Petit larceny makes it illegal to steal someone else’s property. Petit larceny only applies if the property that you are accused of stealing has a value that is less than…

What New York Law Prohibits In New York, domestic violence isn’t one specific crime – it’s when someone commits certain crimes against a family member, intimate partner, or household member. The most common charges include assault, harassment, stalking, and criminal contempt. Common domestic violence charges include: Penalties Under New York Law The punishment depends on…

What New York Law Prohibits In New York, grand larceny happens when someone steals property worth more than $1,000. It’s also grand larceny if you steal certain items regardless of their value, like a credit card, public records, or property taken directly from someone’s body. New York has four degrees of grand larceny based on…

What New York Law Prohibits In New York, assault happens when someone intentionally hurts another person or tries to hurt them. Unlike some states, New York requires actual physical contact or injury – just threatening someone isn’t enough for assault (that would be menacing instead). New York has three degrees of assault: Penalties Under New…

1. What the law prohibits:It is illegal to knowingly have illegal drugs (called “controlled substances”) in your possession. This includes substances like cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, or prescription pills without a valid prescription — even if it’s a small amount. 2. What the penalties are if someone is convicted:This crime is a class A misdemeanor.A person…

1. What the law prohibits: This law makes it illegal to steal property that belongs to someone else. It applies when the value of the property is less than $1,000. 2. What the penalties are if someone is convicted: Petit larceny is a class A misdemeanor.A person can face: 3. What the state has to…

1. What the law prohibits: It is illegal to drive a car if your blood alcohol level is 0.08% or higher. This is the legal limit for alcohol in New York. Even if you don’t feel drunk, you can still be charged if a test shows you’re over the limit. 2. What the penalties are…