JUSTICE BEGINS WHEN YOU CALL

CALL 888-DEMILIA

JUSTICE BEGINS WHEN YOU CALL

CALL 888-DEMILIA

INSIGHTS

Home > Insights > Legal Tips

Legal Tips

Call Today for a Free Consultation: 1-866-767-3902
Drug Possession

What Defenses Can Be Used in a Drug Possession Case?

by | May 16, 2023 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, Insights, Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments

If you face charges for possession of a controlled substance, it’s crucial to understand that an arrest does not mean a conviction. While this offense is taken very seriously in New York, there are several defense strategies that can be used to fight the charges...
Read More
Marijuana DWAI

3 Important Things to Know About Marijuana DWAIs in New York

by | April 20, 2023 | DWI, DWI, Insights, Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments

Many people are familiar with New York’s strict laws regarding driving under the influence of alcohol. However, it’s critical to be aware that the state also imposes harsh penalties on those who have been found guilty of driving under the influence of marijuana —...
Read More
DWI Attorney

5 Common Legal Defenses to DWIs in New York

by | March 10, 2023 | DWI, DWI, Insights, Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments

A DWI is a serious criminal offense in New York that can come with life-changing penalties. If you’ve been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol, it’s crucial to have an experienced DWI attorney who can fight the charges on your behalf. A skilled...
Read More
Self-Defense

Is Self-Defense a Justification in New York?

by | February 16, 2023 | Insights, Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments

New York law permits the use of self-defense, also referred to as “justification,” in limited situations. Notably, it is a defense that may be asserted in specific cases where the defendant’s use of physical force would otherwise constitute a criminal act. Cases...
Read More
Breathalyzer

Can You Challenge the Results of a Breathalyzer Test?

by | February 10, 2023 | DWI, DWI, Insights, Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments

If you’ve been pulled over on the suspicion that you were driving under the influence of alcohol, the police will likely ask you to take a breathalyzer test to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Under New York’s implied consent laws, a driver is...
Read More
Bail Reform

Understanding New York’s Bail Reform Laws

by | December 12, 2022 | Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments

New York’s controversial cashless bail legislation eliminated the use of cash bail for all but the most serious felonies and misdemeanors. The law, which was passed in 2019, has had a sweeping impact on the state’s criminal justice system over the last three years....
Read More
Concealed Carry

Understanding the New Concealed Carry Laws 

by | December 8, 2022 | Gun Laws, Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments

On September 1, 2022, a new concealed carry law went into effect in New York following the United States Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. Holding that New York’s “proper cause” requirement violated the Second Amendment,...
Read More
plea bargain

Plea Bargain Consequences

by | August 3, 2021 | Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments

If you’ve been charged with a crime, the prosecution may offer you a plea deal. Depending on the circumstances, a plea bargain can provide you with specific benefits such as a lesser sentence — and the certainty of knowing what your penalty will be. But no matter how...
Read More
Exclusionary Rule

What is the Exclusionary Rule?

by | July 6, 2021 | Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments

In the criminal justice system, specific rules are in place to protect the Constitutional rights of the accused. Courts apply a doctrine known as the "exclusionary rule" to prevent the prosecution from using evidence obtained through illegal search and seizure. Under...
Read More
miranda warning

What is a Miranda Warning?

by | June 1, 2021 | Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments

Every individual is afforded certain rights under the U.S. Constitution when arrested and taken into police custody. One of the most important requirements that law enforcement must follow is providing a “Miranda Warning.” The name of this notification comes from the...
Read More
View All Insights