Criminal Defense Blog

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 25, 2025 | DWI

In New York, it is a Class E felony to operate a vehicle in an intoxicated state with a child under the age of 16 as a passenger. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Recently, a mother in New York struck another vehicle on a busy highway and then fled the scene of […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 25, 2025 | Criminal Defense

If you or a loved one face certain felony charges, you may have heard about the Judicial Diversion Program (Diversion). Out of recognition that many offenders commit crimes in part due to dependency on alcohol or other drugs, Diversion allows non-violent felony offenders to avoid jail or probation while helping them get drug or alcohol […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 25, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Electronic evidence has been used in investigations and cases for decades. Whenever a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device is used, chances are some kind of evidence of the transaction can be found somewhere and used to prove what happened, and perhaps who is responsible. In this article, I hope to explain the […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 25, 2025 | DUI

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Some recent arrests of celebrities in New York have been making headlines. Mary Kennedy, the wife of Bobby Kennedy Jr., was arrested on May 15 for driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) in Bedford, N.Y. She allegedly ran over a curb at a school and her blood alcohol […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 24, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Commonly referred to as a “Willard sentence” or the “Willard program”, Willard is the name of a state correctional facility where eligible offenders who are sentenced to a term of parole supervision serve the first ninety days of such parole. These ninety days focus primarily on treatment and education regarding drug addiction, providing a way […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 24, 2025 | Criminal Defense

With so many different social media platforms making it easy to post your every thought, it is tempting to constantly share what you are doing each day. Many use Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter and others to connect with old friends and share things that are important to them. Unfortunately, a lesson that many fail to […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 24, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. If you are arrested for drunk driving in New York, you may be required to take a blood, urine, breath or saliva test. This is because New York has something called “implied consent.” Under this law, if you have been lawfully investigated for driving while intoxicated, you […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 24, 2025 | DUI

Many people in New York know that a DWI conviction comes with some serious penalties. New York authorities are very tough on drunk driving, and as a result a conviction for a DWI can result in a suspended driver’s license, house arrest, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and even jail time, among other sentencing options. One […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | February 21, 2025 | Criminal Defense

False accusations are, unfortunately, not at all uncommon in criminal prosecutions and family law proceedings. Some of them arise from personal vendettas, some are based on child custody disputes, and some are attempts at blame-shifting. Your accuser might actually believe their own accusations against you, or they may have fabricated testimony against you. Only human […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | February 18, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Most people forget that they are protected by constitutional rights when interacting with the police and throughout the criminal case. Police interactions are inherently stressful. It’s normal for people to want to comply with authority, such as the police. Many assume this is the fastest way to get out of trouble and stay out of […]