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Starting Nov 2024, operating a vehicle with five prior suspensions for reckless or dangerous driving becomes a Class E felony. Suspension triggers include: Penalties: up
December 15, 2023
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Starting Nov 2024, operating a vehicle with five prior suspensions for reckless or dangerous driving becomes a Class E felony. Suspension triggers include: Penalties: up
Speeding = traveling above the posted limit or unsafe for conditions. Fines: $45–$975 Points: Driving 40+ mph over the limit can add a Reckless Driving
Municipalities like Albany and Colonie issue camera-based red light and bus stop tickets. These are civil fines, not moving violations—no points or jail time. Tickets
Deadly force is justified when a person reasonably believes it’s necessary to defend against imminent deadly force. A person may act first if the threat
Under PL §165.05, taking someone’s vehicle without consent—“joyriding”—is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail). Repeat offenses = Class E felony (up to
These pretrial hearings decide what prior conduct jurors can hear about. Courts balance probative value vs. prejudice, ensuring fairness before trial.
Under PHL §3306, controlled substances are divided into five schedules, including narcotics, hallucinogens, depressants, and stimulants. Penalties range from: Drug type and quantity determine charge
Pretending to be an attorney—or aiding someone who does—is a Class E felony under Education Law §6512. Non-lawyers may represent themselves but not others. Conviction
Nearly all NY convictions carry mandatory surcharges in addition to fines: Courts may waive surcharges if restitution is fully paid before sentencing.
Accessing someone else’s computer, phone, or account without permission is Computer Trespass under PL §156.10(2). It’s a Class E felony, punishable by up to 4