Petit Larceny – Penal Law § 155.25 Petit Larceny is the unlawful taking of property valued at no more than $1,000, this is the lowest level larceny crime in New York. As a class A misdemeanor, punishment for a conviction can be up to one year in jail, along with fines and a surcharge. Typically, …
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According to New York Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 1212, Reckless Driving is more than a mere traffic infraction, it is a misdemeanor offense. If an individual is convicted of Reckless Driving it will go on his/her criminal record. Reckless Driving is defined as “driving or using any motor vehicle … in a manner which …
On August 24, 2019 New York’s Red Flag Gun Protection Law (also called the extreme risk protection order law) went into effect. Under this law, a petitioner may ask a court to issue an extreme risk protection order (ERPO), which would prevent an individual (the respondent) from possessing or purchasing firearms for a period of …
New York drivers should be aware of new license penalties for driving while using a handheld cellphone. As of February 16, the New York Department of Motor Vehicles plans to begin assessing two points to any motorist’s license if the driver is ticketed for distracted driving while using a cell phone. New York drivers who …
The resignation of Tim Welsh, Hofstra University’s new basketball coach, serves as a powerful reminder that DWI arrests can change lives in the blink of an eye. Welsh, who had been on the job for only a month, saw his career come to a screeching halt when he was arrested, according to The New York …