DON’T WALK AWAY FROM NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH A DUI

DON’T WALK AWAY FROM NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH A DUI
On behalf of Law Office Of Scott G. Cerbin, Esq., PLLC posted in vehicular assault or homicide on Monday, December 24, 2018.

The holiday season can be a time of merriment for those in New York, especially if they plan on attending New Year’s Eve festivities in Times Square or watching the show on television at a party. At the Law Office Of Scott G. Cerbin, Esq., PLLC, we understand that for many, New Year’s Eve doesn’t always end as planned. You may wake up on New Year’s Day facing drunk driving charges.

There is a valid reason law enforcement is especially vigilant for drunk drivers during the holiday season. As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration explains, drunk driving crashes increase during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Therefore, you can expect law enforcement to be present in Times Square and around the city to catch intoxicated drivers before someone gets hurt. Even if you waited to get sobered up before driving or your blood alcohol content was below the legal limit, you might find yourself with charges if an officer decides you were too intoxicated to be behind the wheel.

You and your friends might reduce your chances of getting a New Year’s DUI by taking the following precautions:

Decide before going out how much you plan to drink that night.
Have someone volunteer to be a designated driver or take a taxi or Uber home.
Consider having a party at home on New Year’s Eve instead of going out.
If you offer alcoholic beverages, offer some that are non-alcoholic as well.
As our page on DUI defense explains, a drunk driving charge can significantly impact your life. Experienced counsel is usually necessary if you find yourself facing charges.

By : First Page Attorney | December 24, 2018 | Vehicular Assault Or Homicide

THEFT, ROBBERY, BURGLARY: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

THEFT, ROBBERY, BURGLARY: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
On behalf of Law Office Of Scott G. Cerbin, Esq., PLLC posted in violent crimes on Monday, December 10, 2018.

If you allegedly steal something in New York, you could face criminal theft, robbery or burglary charges depending on what law enforcement officials allege you did and the way in which you allegedly did it. While all three of these white collar theft crimes are similar in nature, FindLaw explains that each one is a distinct separate crime.

If you face theft charges per se, you may discover that your ticket or charging document says larceny instead of theft. The two words are synonyms and mean that you allegedly stole someone’s personal property, intending to permanently deprive him or her of it.

Robbery

A robbery charge means not only that you allegedly stole someone’s personal property with the intent to permanently deprive him or her of it, but also that you threatened your alleged victim with a weapon such as a gun or knife. Your alleged victim must have believed that you would do him or her bodily harm if (s)he did not relinquish the property to you.

Burglary

Surprisingly, you need not steal anything at all to receive a burglary conviction. All the prosecutor must prove is that you entered a building illegally for the purpose of committing a crime once inside. It makes no different whether you intended to steal something. You could have intended to commit another crime instead. Nor does it make any difference if you actually carried out your intent. All the prosecutor must prove is your illegal entry and your intent.

This is general educational information only and not intended to provide legal advice.

By : First Page Attorney | December 10, 2018 | Violent Crimes

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