DWI, DWAI, and DUI: What’s the Difference?
Should you find yourself in almost any traffic court and/or criminal court in New York State, you may be trying to make sense of the alphabet soup that is thrown around. Lawyers, like almost anyone else, seem to love acronyms and when it comes to traffic offenses it can get rather...
NYC Speeding Tickets Defense Attorney
Speeding tickets may seem like minor infractions, but their consequences can be more significant than meets the eye. Many individuals underestimate the impact a speeding ticket can have on their driving record, insurance premiums, and overall financial well-being. You may be asking yourself: should I hire a lawyer to fight my traffic...
Lost Your Traffic Ticket? What to Do Next
For most people, getting a speeding ticket is scary enough. The fact that they have to go to court, talk to a judge, and, possibly, may find themselves in more trouble is terrifying. Like oversleeping for school, the only thing worse than having to go to something as serious as a...
How Do I Determine if I Have a Warrant in New York?
If you find yourself unsure about your warrant status and want to address the issue proactively, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the necessary information. As an experienced criminal defense attorney in New York, Michael A. Arbeit understands the significance of staying informed and taking the right...
Can You Fight a Rolling Stop Ticket?
Generally, trial lawyers will tell you that you can fight anything. With a rolling stop, things are a little more complicated. In this article, we will discuss how failing to stop at a stop sign is fightable, what a rolling stop is, why it is harder to fight, and how a lawyer...
How Social Media Can Impact Your Criminal Defense
We document our lives on social media today. While most people still remember hearing about the birth of a child or a high school graduation, people get most of that information from Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, or Instagram. Social media has changed things a lot and, when it comes to criminal defense,...
How Do Cell Phone Tickets Affect Your License?
“Don’t text and drive,” is a slogan you hear often enough all across the United States but, in New York, you may want to hear it a bit more closely. Distracted driving is a serious problem. The ability to respond to ever-changing circumstances is critical when you are traveling fast in a...
Can You Get a Marijuana Conviction Expunged?
Around our country, state after state is legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. New York is no different. As of 2021, it has been legal to possess marijuana for recreational use up to a certain amount. While many are happy with this, for those convicted of marijuana-related crimes before this law went...
Can You Get Your Traffic Ticket Dismissed?
Traffic violations are not something to be taken lightly. While they can have serious implications that last for a long time, if you receive a ticket in Long Island there is a great deal of hope. Most people who have received a traffic ticket ask if there is...
Decreased Legal Limit Proposed in New York
Lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05 is a bill currently proposed in the New York Legislature. While the aim is to avoid traffic fatalities caused by drunk drivers, this law makes it significantly more important for people accused of driving while intoxicated to consult with an experienced attorney....