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The Ianniello Chauvin, LLP blog features updates, legal insights, and practical advice from our attorneys on personal injury, criminal defense, and civil law topics.

Different Types of Laws

 This post explains how Federal, State, and Local laws differ. Each level has its own courts and penalties. Sometimes, an act violates both federal and

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Stop Signs Not Optional

 Under VTL §1172-a, drivers must come to a full stop at every stop sign unless directed otherwise by police. Penalties: Stop means stop—no rolling through.

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SHOCK Incarceration

 Shock Incarceration is a 6-month boot camp-style program for non-violent felons under age 35 who are parole-eligible within 3 years. Phase 1: rigorous physical, educational,

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Surcharges

This Friday’s post discusses the fees and surcharges attached to criminal convictions in NY. Fines vary, but surcharges are fixed by offense: Restitution may also

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Orders of Protection

 The laws defining crimes and procedures in New York are complicated… Most Fridays, we will post #fridayfacts dedicated to some of the more unique criminal

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BAC Levels: Impaired vs. Intoxicated

 The laws defining crimes and procedures in New York are complicated… Most Fridays, we will post a #fridayfacts… Impaired vs. Intoxicated: BAC presumptions (NY): Presumptions

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