Based on your body weight and the speed at which you consume alcohol, you can calculate how many drinks it will take to make driving inadvisable. Given the harsh penalties for DWI in the state of New York, your decision to drink and drive could have life-changing consequences. The importance of your BAC Blood alcohol …
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 …
If you have ever been pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, you may have been asked to take a breath test. Typically administered by having you blow into a breathalyzer, which is an instrument used to determine your blood-alcohol content, the breath test gives law enforcement an idea of whether you consumed alcohol before …
Criminal charges are no joke. A single conviction can set your life on an entirely different course than you planned. We are not just talking about criminal consequences such as heavy fines or jail time. We are talking about being fired from work, being turned down for new jobs, becoming ineligible for loans, having your …
The US and UK have seen a recent rash of “creepy clown” incidents which have set social mediablaze. Most of the incidents are simply reports of sightings, in which people have spotted clowns in the woods, on playgrounds, and on school property, like the recent one in Newburgh. It is unnerving (to say the least) …
Type “attorney near me” into the search bar on Google, and what do you get? An endless list of law firms in your area. The firm you choose to represent you matters, significantly, but how do you whom to trust? If you are like most people, you will turn to your family, friends or co-workers …
It’s football season! Fans across the nation have been anxiously for the National Football League to host the first official games of 2016 – and they were not disappointed. Week 1 kicked off with a bang, resulting in four games that were decided by just one point. Giants and Jets fans both found themselves in …
You’re curious and young. You’ve heard about some recreational drugs out there that are cheap and give a great high, like bath salts or flakka. What would the possible repercussions be if you got caught? Possibly just a simple possession charge or if you’re partying a little too loud, a drunk and disorderly. Nothing that …
When walking down the streets of Newburgh, New York, do you need to look over your shoulder or is someone else doing it for you? Although the city of Newburgh has not released the exact number of surveillance cameras, officials are actively working on its surveillance system. Recently, the city has decided to add three …
An education is much more than a requirement for children in New York. It is designed to be a safe place where kids cannot only learn about science and math, but about themselves as well. They need to feel free to make mistakes. Of course, keeping a close eye on hundreds of kids with a …