New York State may be the 11th State in the United States to make ignition interlock devices mandatory vehicles owned by people convicted of drinking and driving (DWI) even if it is their first conviction. The device can detect alcohol in a driver’s breath and prevents the car from starting…
Unless your New York Traffic Ticket was issued in New York City, Buffalo and parts of Suffolk County you are entitled as a matter of law to a supporting deposition on all moving violations (including: speeding, red lights, tailgating, unsafe lane change and failure to signal) . You must however,…
New York Law firm Tilem & Campbell is in the news again after filing a federal civil rights law suit brought against the Village of Spring Valley, New York, the Village Police Department, the Building Department and several detectives. The article originally published in the Rockland County Journal News has…
Nassau County Police have announced an initiative targeting “aggressive drivers” on Nassau County roads, beginning tomorrow. While details of the initiative have not been released the program is likely to result in the issuance of additional tickets for such New York traffic violations as speeding, tailgating, passing a red light,…
Several months back I wrote a series of blogs about officers and troopers prosecuting New York traffic tickets they issue. As an experienced New York Traffic Court attorney, I wrote about why this practice should not be allowed. Recently, I had an experience in one particular Dutchess County court which…
New York criminal defense lawyers, especially those that handle New York gun possession cases, know that New York has some of the most onerous laws restricting the possession, ownership and use of weapons of all types. This blog presents a brief overview of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the…
New York criminal law firmTilem & Campbell is pleased to announce that Senior Partner Peter H. Tilem is on Twitter and can be found at www.twitter.com/attorneyny. Please log on and follow Peter. He will provide updates on interesting issues involving New York criminal law and other legal issues (or as…
Tilem & Associates is pleased to announce the release of its newest website westchesterPIattorneys.com. The website, which focuses on New York personal injury law was launched as a resource for people injured in accidents in the Westchester County, Putnam, Rockland and New York City areas, according to Managing partner Peter…
Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree (CPW 4th) is a class “A” misdemeanor in New York punishable by up to one year in jail. There are several ways one can commit the crime of CPW 4th. (There are also exemptions to the statute which will be discussed…
Tilem & Campbell just obtained a summary of the new Legislation repealing the Rockefeller Drug laws. If you or a loved one is currently serving a term in prison for a New York Narcotics case or is currently charged with any New York Drug case. Contact one of the experienced…