Darren DeUrso — Attorney at Law.
Serving White Plains, NY for 30 years
Compassionate, Dedicated Legal Representation
According to Inside Edition, a New York man is facing multiple charges following an incident in which he struck his stepson with his vehicle when the 13-year-old boy was out walking the family dog. Police claim the 42-year-old man was driving under the influence when he hit his stepson, breaking the boy’s leg.
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Each state uses its own terms and acronyms to refer to charges related to drunk driving. Despite the differences among these terms, though, many people use them interchangeably. This can lead to confusion, especially if you’re facing charges and you want to know the potential penalties of a conviction.
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Driving is a privilege in the state of New York, not a right, and motorists have an obligation to ensure the safety of those around them by following the rules of the road. If you fail to abide by local traffic laws and receive a license suspension or revocation as a result, you need to stay off the road or you could face serious penalties that have lasting repercussions.
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Medicinal marijuana is legal in the state of New York, and according to the Daily News, the drug’s recreational use may be decriminalized in 2017. State legislators proposed two bills earlier this year aimed at regulating, controlling, and taxing the possession of marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol.
According to News 12 Westchester, a White Plains man is facing charges for driving under the influence after he drove his SUV into a backyard pond. The man was driving a red Ford Excursion when he lost control of the vehicle and ended up careening into a small pond behind someone’s home.
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If you are facing charges for driving while intoxicated, your very freedom is at stake, and it is essential that you do everything in your power to protect it. For most defendants, that means hiring a seasoned criminal defense lawyer to guide them through the proceedings.
