Recent Blog Posts
What Constitutes Driving While “Impaired” Under New York’s Vehicle & Traffic Law?
New York’s Vehicle & Traffic Law (VTL) makes it unlawful to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The law specifically refers to “driving while intoxicated” by alcohol, “driving while ability impaired” by alcohol, “driving while ability impaired” by drugs, and “driving while ability impaired” by a combination of drugs and alcohol…. Read More »
New York’s New Grieving Families Act Allows Greater Wrongful Death Restitution
Losing a family member is difficult under the best of circumstances. When that loss occurs suddenly and unexpectedly because of the negligent conduct of some other party, it can be downright devastating. The New York legislature recently enacted a law that reflects the emotional hardship suffered by the families of car accident victims, and… Read More »
What is Enterprise Corruption (PC 460.20)?
“Enterprise corruption” is a powerful tool for New York prosecutors. Enterprise corruption is a serious criminal charge in its own right, but it also allows prosecutors to charge a group of people together and impose more serious charges on a lesser member of an alleged criminal organization. Enterprise corruption charges are typically brought in… Read More »
Understanding the Law: Tampering With Physical Evidence NY PC 215.40
We’ve seen it happen on TV countless times: The police kick down the door to a drug-dealing operation and the culprits immediately start flushing the drugs down the toilet. Or the perpetrators of a white-collar crime desperately shred documents before the FBI shows up. Destroying evidence that may be used to incriminate you might… Read More »
What if the Police Refuse Request for Attorney After DWI Arrest
The United States Constitution guarantees citizens the right to due process under the law. Among other things, the Constitution guarantees defendants who have been arrested for a crime the right to be informed of certain constitutional rights. Law enforcement, in turn, must respect those rights. One of the quintessential rights in our democracy is… Read More »
Dupée & Monroe Wins at Trial, Client’s DWI Charges Dismissed
There’s little more satisfying than seeing justice truly be served. Recently, the criminal defense law firm Dupée & Monroe was able to help a valued client achieve just that. Our client was charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), a serious criminal offense. Defense attorney James E. Monroe successfully proved to the court at trial… Read More »
Consequences of Using Your Cell Phone While Driving in NY
With the ubiquitous rise of cell phones (and now smartphones) has come a significant increase in distracted driving. Many drivers text, email, browse the internet, view and comment on social media, and otherwise engage with their phones while behind the wheel. Texting or otherwise using a cell phone while driving is unlawful and dangerous…. Read More »
Possessing Counterfeit Money
Making, selling, or using counterfeit money in New York is a serious crime. The punishments are severe and the government has no sympathy for defendants who intentionally peddle counterfeit cash and other forged financial instruments. Where does simple possession of counterfeit money fall? Is mere possession unlawful? What are the potential penalties? How does… Read More »
Dupée & Monroe Fights for Client to Avoid Jury Bias
On January 6, 2021, a number of protestors surged to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Many of these protestors were later arrested on charges ranging from civil disorder to assault. Regardless of the politics involved, it’s vital to our criminal justice system that each and every defendant be given a fair shake and… Read More »
DMV Re-Application Fees and Civil Penalties
If you are convicted for a driving-related offense such as driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving while ability impaired by drugs and alcohol (DWAI), you will face criminal prosecution including fines and potential jail time. You’ll also see your driver’s license revoked for a set period. When you go to get your driver’s license… Read More »