On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Sep 29, 2017 | juvenile defense
If you have heard of New York’s Zero Tolerance Law you may have wondered what and who it refers to. The law applies to drivers under the age of 21 who operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol content level of between .02 percent and...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Sep 26, 2017 | dwi charges
There is no denying the fact that marijuana laws around the country have changed dramatically over the past decade. While pot remains illegal under federal law, many states have legalized the drug for medicinal and/or recreational use. Here in New York, possession of...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Sep 22, 2017 | traffic offenses
It may be possible to defend against traffic offenses which is an option that it can be helpful to be familiar with. Traffic tickets, such as speeding and other traffic offenses, can be costly in different ways including fines and points that can impact insurance. As...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Sep 17, 2017 | dwi charges
It is important for accused individuals to be familiar with their criminal defense rights. A man from a nearby New York community is facing DWI charges following a traffic stop. The man is accused of drunk driving and possessing drugs. The 28-year old man was stopped...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Sep 15, 2017 | blog
For decades, people in our state who had been convicted of a crime were basically stuck with a conviction on their records for life. New York had the toughest post-conviction relief laws of just about any state. Once convicted, that was it for you. Many futures were...
