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A DWI in New York usually raises your car insurance for 3 to 5 years, and the conviction stays on your New York driving record for years longer. How much your rates go up, and whether your insurer keeps you at all, depends largely on what the charge ends as: a DWI conviction, a reduction…

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…

Petit larceny (New York Penal Law 155.25) is stealing property of any value up to $1,000. It is a class A misdemeanor, the most common theft charge on Long Island, and it usually comes from a store accusing someone of shoplifting. A conviction is a permanent criminal record, but most first-time cases can be resolved…

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…

If you’ve been pulled over and arrested after having a few drinks on Long Island, your head is likely spinning with acronyms: DWI, DUI, BAC, DWAI. You might hear the terms “DUI” and “DWI” used interchangeably on TV or by friends, but when you’re facing a drunk driving charge in New York, the difference between…