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Defending Against Prescription Drug-Related DUI Charges in New York
Most people understand that driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs can lead to serious criminal charges. What many don’t realize is that prescription medications—even those legally prescribed and taken as directed—can also form the basis for a DUI charge in New York. If law enforcement believes your ability to operate a… Read More »
Pedestrian v. Motorist: Who Has the Right-of-Way in an Unmarked Crosswalk?
From Warwick to Walden, Port Jervis to Newburgh, pedestrians and motorists share the streets and roads of hamlets, villages, cities and towns throughout Orange County every day. While marked crosswalks clearly indicate where pedestrians have the right of way, confusion often arises at unmarked intersections. What happens when a pedestrian steps off the curb… Read More »
Understanding the Differences Between DWI and DWAI Charges in New York
If you’ve been arrested for impaired driving in New York, you may be wondering about the difference between a DWI and a DWAI. While these charges sound similar and both can significantly affect your life, your record, and your ability to drive, they carry substantially different legal consequences and need to be approached differently…. Read More »
What Personal Injury Protection Covers (and What It Doesn’t)
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in New York, your first resort may be to your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. PIP is a key component of New York’s no-fault insurance system, designed to ensure that accident victims receive prompt medical treatment and financial support regardless of who was at fault. However,… Read More »
Three Strikes and You’re Out? What You Need to Know About New York’s Persistent Violent Felony Offender Law
New York has some of the toughest sentencing laws in the country for repeat offenders. One of the most severe is the Persistent Violent Felony Offender Law, which can result in a life sentence for individuals convicted of multiple violent felonies. If you or a loved one is facing felony charges in New York,… Read More »
Parking Lot Slip and Fall on Ice: Who Is Responsible?
As winter brings snow and ice to Orange County and the Hudson Valley, parking lots can become hazardous for pedestrians. A slip and fall on ice can result in serious injuries, including broken bones, concussions, or even long-term disabilities. If you’ve been injured in a parking lot slip and fall accident, you may be… Read More »
What You Should Know About Field Sobriety Tests
Field sobriety tests (FSTs) are commonly used by law enforcement officers in Orange County and throughout the Hudson Valley to determine whether a driver is impaired. If you are pulled over under suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), you may be asked to perform these tests. Understanding how… Read More »
What the Scaffold Law Means for New York Construction Workers in “Gravity-Related” Accidents
Construction workers in New York face some of the most dangerous working conditions in any industry, especially when working at heights. To protect workers from serious falls and other gravity-related accidents, New York has a unique law known as the Scaffold Law (Labor Law § 240). This law places strict liability on property owners… Read More »
How Prosecutors Use Lesser Included Offenses as Leverage to Induce Guilty Pleas
When facing criminal charges, defendants often encounter a strategy employed by prosecutors: leveraging lesser included offenses to secure guilty pleas. While this tactic can simplify the legal process, it’s essential for defendants to understand how it works and what it could mean for their case. Read below as we aim to shed light on… Read More »
Dupée & Monroe Wins Important Decision in New York Appeals Court
Our own Jon C. Dupée recently had a big win in the appellate court reversing a local Supreme Court decision on a significant New York Labor Law construction site accident case we have been working on. Now, our plaintiff, who was injured when a ladder fell and struck him in the head, stands a… Read More »