A conviction for drug charges can come with life-changing penalties. The consequences you face depend on the type and amount of the drug, the location of the offense and other factors. Common penalties include jail time, expensive fines, a mark on your criminal record and the loss of other freedoms. […]
Driving while intoxicated is a serious charge in all states – and New York is no exception. Even a first offense could cost you $1,000 in fines, a six-month license suspension and up to one year in jail, according to USAttorneys.com. […]
New York has strict drug laws, and convicted offenders can face fines, lengthy prison sentences and other consequences. According to Drug War Facts, 83.1 percent of all arrests involving drugs in 2014 were for possession. Sale and distribution accounted for 16.9 percent of drug crime arrests. […]
Police use several tactics to get suspects to confess, as Police Magazine explains. These techniques can overwhelm victims of false arrest, and people sometimes confess to crimes they did not commit or lie about certain details to appease the questioning officer. If police arrest you, do not answer any questions until you contact a criminal [...]