Criminal Defense Blog

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | April 17, 2025 | New York Law

Safety is a natural human concern and, for many, a non-negotiable consideration in where you want to live. If you’re considering a move to Middletown, New York, you might have picked up on the fact that different communities have radically different safety profiles.  Overall, Middletown presents a pretty varied landscape — some places are known […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | April 4, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Facing an out-of-state warrant for arrest can be an overwhelming experience. Whether the warrant stems from a misdemeanor or a felony, ignoring the warrant can have severe consequences. Understanding the nature of out-of-state warrants and what steps to take in responding to such a warrant is critical. What Is an Out-of-State Bench Warrant? A bench […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 26, 2025 | DUI

When a driver is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, police will often administer field sobriety tests when they execute a traffic stop. After the tests, or if the driver refuses the request, the officer will need to make a decision whether to make an arrest. If police decide to make […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 26, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Jury Blames Company and Awards $162,000 When Charles Grazier, age 31, of Chester, NY attempted to move a large Snap On Tools Corp. tool case at his shop, an attachable side-mounted tool box snapped off injuring his right hand. An Orange County State Supreme Court Jury sitting in Goshen, NY ruled that Snap-On Tools was […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 26, 2025 | Criminal Defense

If you or a loved one have been charged with the commission of a felony in New York State, you may have heard of the Shock Incarceration program. Introduced as a way to help with overcrowding in prisons while still providing rehabilitation to offenders, the Shock Incarceration program allows eligible offenders to earn early release […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 26, 2025 | DUI

On November 18, 2004, New York’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) instituted a driver responsibility program. Like many other government agencies and initiatives, this program has been given a name that contradicts or obscures what it really is.The driver responsibility program is a three-year tax on individuals convicted of an alcohol or drug-related driving offense, […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 26, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Paul Teutul Sr. can not make Paul Teutul Jr. to sell his 20 percent interest in Orange County Choppers Holding Inc., as determined by an appeals court ruling. As the Discovery Channel starts its new season of “American Chopper,” with the Teutul family feud, outside litigation between […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 26, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Below are the steps that most criminal cases follow in New York: Arrest Before an arrest can occur a police officer must have reasonable cause to believe an individual has violated a section of law (felony, misdemeanor or violation). Once an individual is in custody the police may issue a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) for […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 26, 2025 | New York Law

As the Fourth of July draws closer some may be wondering the legal status of fireworks here in New York.For private fireworks shows, New York law imposes firm restrictions. In 2014, Governor Cuomo signed a bill allowing the use and sale of “sparkling” fireworks only during specific time periods, namely from June 1 to July 5 for […]

Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys | March 26, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. In New York, as in many other states, probation is an alternative to incarceration in criminal sentencing. Probation is a Court ordered sanction imposed upon a criminal defendant in place of jail or prison time. Individuals sentenced to probation are almost always subject to certain terms or […]