Year: 2019

  • Don’t risk charges for drunk driving during the holidays

    During the holiday season, police here in Amherst and elsewhere are often out in force looking for impaired motorists. They watch for people who may have had one too many drinks at a holiday party or family get-together. While there is nothing wrong with enjoying some holiday cheer, it would be wise to take the…

  • Driver could face more than just DWI charges in fatal crash

    As is the case anywhere else, Amherst police often begin their investigations into motor vehicle accidents by questioning whether a driver involved was impaired at the time. If there is enough evidence to make police believe their suspicions are substantiated, then a driver could end up under arrest and facing DWI charges. Thereafter, police will conduct…

  • Holiday parties may have adult beverages. Drink responsibly.

    It is the time of year when many New York residents have busy holiday schedules. While your work schedule may seem a bit more hectic as you try to reach end-of-year deadlines, you may also have a full social calendar. Work-related functions, get-togethers with friends, and family gatherings may all be on your list of…

  • What does it mean to face charges of disorderly conduct?

    It is football season, and many people in New York take the sport seriously. They attend tailgating parties and games regularly, and sometimes, they get a bit out of control. When that happens, they could end up facing charges for disorderly conduct. Like many other states, New York’s disorderly conduct law encompasses a variety of…

  • Keep traffic tickets from adding points to your driver’s license

    Like other states, having a driver’s license is considered a privilege by the state of New York. A driver makes certain agreements with the state when getting one, the least of which is following all the rules of the road. Failing to do so could result in traffic tickets, and points are added to a…

  • Traffic tickets could cost more than fines and points

    Most people here in Amherst and elsewhere tend not to follow the rules of the road all the time. Some people speed, some roll through stop signs and some push the limit when it comes to getting through yellow lights. When police officers witness these actions, they often result in traffic tickets. If not taken…

  • What does it mean to face charges of aggravated DWI?

    Nearly everyone with a driver’s license knows that driving after drinking is illegal if a person’s blood alcohol concentration reaches or is above the state’s legal limit — which is .08 in most instances. If convicted, an Amherst resident could face criminal penalties that include fines, jail time and more. However, under certain circumstances, the…

  • Did a night out lead to public intoxication charges?

    When most people go out with their friends, they intend to have a good time. They may find a place to hang out, see a show, get a meal or have a few drinks. When it comes to drinking, you know that you should never get behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol.…

  • Nurses often face additional ramifications from a DWI

    Seeing flashing lights in the rearview mirror is never a good sign. When police stop an Amherst resident and suspect the individual of drunk driving, a driver’s anxiety can skyrocket as he or she considers the consequences associated with a conviction. If that driver is a nurse, the situation can become even more stressful since…

  • Is your Amherst health care practice involved in a dispute?

    When you opened your doors, all you wanted to do was help your patients. However, like any other health care practice here in Amherst, the potential for disputes exists because you deal with the public, other businesses and perhaps other partners. If you do end up in a dispute, it would be wise to deal…