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PL 220.03—the New York statute for simple drug possession—is one of the most common criminal charges in New York. Although PL 220.03 is a crime—and therefore you could get a criminal record if convicted—you may be...

It’s illegal to ride a bicycle with headphones in New York City. In fact, it’s illegal in all of New York State. It makes sense why such a law exists, especially in New York City. If you are riding a bike while wearing...

Do you want to get your Desk Appearance Ticket dismissed? If you received a Desk Appearance Ticket (also known as a DAT), you probably have never been arrested before. Although Desk Appearance Tickets usually allege criminal...

Were you arrested for a DUI, but you weren’t…driving? It sounds crazy, but you can get a DUI even if the police did not see you driving. This article discusses the circumstances when the police can arrest you for DUI even...

If you are charged with Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) 1192.2 Driving While Intoxicated, then prosecution is alleging that your blood-alcohol content was over the legal limit of .08 percent. If you blew above the limit, your...