What should a first time offender expect in a DWI charge?

Having a clean driving history will certainly help but you need to retain an experienced DWI defense attorney to represent you in this matter.

Is the smell of burnt cannabis from outside a home sufficient probable cause to enter and search said home?

The best way to help yourself is to retain a very good criminal defense lawyer to represent you.

D.W.I. breathalyzer refusal and your DMV hearing

Sometimes refusing can make sense. The next step is to retain a very good criminal defense lawyer to represent you at both the DMV hearing and in...

I was recently arrsted for a d.w.i. My question is in regard to my license being possibly suspended and NYS boating laws.

I'm a little confused by your question- you can be arrested for DWI in New York while boating and there would be serious consequences associated...

Am i required to now submit a dna sample for case that was resolved over a year ago upon my completion of 60 days in jail?

It sounds like submission of DNA was a requirement and the issue was raised during sentencing- therefore you will have to provide a DNA sample and...

Would I have legal action against my fiance's employer when this employer has gossiped about my personal DWI arrest?

Arrests are public information. If she didn't say anything damaging and untruthful then there is no action that you can take against her "gossiping."

My husband was convicted on July 9th, 2014 of CRIMINAL CONTEMP- 2ND A Misdemeanor how much time could he possibly receive ?

Your question is a little fuzzy but a misdemeanor criminal contempt could land your husband in county jail for a year and could also result in...

Discuss this issue with your attorney but I would doubt that an adjournment based on an unavailable judge would result in a dismissal of your case.

Do prosecutors often soften up after a while and give better plea deals in criminal case involving misdemeanors in NY county?

It depends on the situation. The Assistant District Attorney will take into consideration the strengths and weaknesses of her own case and the...

The DMV in New York has recently made significant changes regarding how far back into your driving history they will look after a suspension or...