On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Nov 27, 2013 | Drunk Driving
In our last post, we discussed the connection between the holiday season and domestic assault calls. But another issue that typically increases during holidays such as Thanksgiving is drunk driving and underage drinking arrests. Many New Yorkers may find themselves...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Nov 25, 2013 | Domestic Violence
Many people across New York are getting ready to celebrate and spend the holidays with friends or family. However, there are many people who are not so festive. This time of year can be very difficult for people who are lonely, suffering from depression or dealing...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Nov 21, 2013 | Criminal Defense
As we approach the hectic holiday season, people all across New York will be heading out to stores to purchase gifts for loved ones. It can be a chaotic time for consumers, but is also a time that retailers depend on in order to end the year with strong sales. This...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Nov 18, 2013 | Weapons Charges
Minimum sentencing requirements have long been a controversial topic in New York and nationwide. On one hand, they were established in the hopes that the harsh sentences would dissuade people from getting involved in criminal activity. On the other hand, people argue...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Nov 14, 2013 | Criminal Defense
On a night in 1989, the lives of five men changed forever when a young woman was attacked while jogging in Central Park. The five men were tried and convicted for the assault and sentenced to prison. But over a decade later in 2002, another man confessed to the crime...