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Here’s Why It Is Advisable to Plead Not Guilty in Your New York DUI Case

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

If you are facing DUI charges in New York, you may wonder what to do during your arraignment. Should you plead guilty, nolo contendere, or not guilty? While you have the right to enter any plea you wish at your DUI arraignment, it is usually best to plead not guilty. You should not assume… Read More »

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3 Things You Should Know About Driving While Intoxicated Charges in New York

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

You may feel confused and overwhelmed if you find yourself arrested for or charged with driving while intoxicated offense in New York. You may not know what steps you should take next. If you have been arrested for or charged with driving while intoxicated offense in New York, it is crucial that you contact… Read More »

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Tips To Help You Prepare for Your DWI Arraignment Hearing

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

In New York, after a driver is arrested for driving while intoxicated, they are taken before a judge for arraignment. An arraignment is usually the first step in a criminal proceeding. During your arraignment hearing, you will be formally charged with DWI. The judge will read the charges against you during the hearing and… Read More »

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FAQs From DUI Attorneys In New York

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

You most likely have many questions if you are facing DUI charges in New York. If this is the case, know that you are not alone. As DUI attorneys, we get a lot of questions from people facing DUI charges. If you are looking for answers to the questions on your mind, you have… Read More »

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Getting A Hardship License In New York

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

In most DUI cases, a defendant’s license is suspended at arraignment. If a defendant’s license is suspended at arraignment, they will have no driving privileges until their case is concluded unless they get a hardship license, also known as a conditional license. A hardship license can allow you to drive legally under restrictions placed… Read More »

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Understanding The DUI Police Report

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

When a person is arrested for a crime, the police write a report. It is no different in the case of a DUI arrest. It is crucial that you understand what information is contained in a DUI police report and the facts about DUI police reports. A DUI police report generally contains all the… Read More »

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Reasons You Should Hire An Attorney If You Got A DUI Over The Holidays

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

The police are extremely vigilant for intoxicated drivers over the holidays. Because of police vigilance, DUI rates usually increase over the holidays. Thus, it is crucial that you remain mindful of your drinking habits during the holidays so you can avoid a DUI charge. In the event that you get a DUI charge over… Read More »

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Can I Get A Non-Automobile DUI In New York?

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

In New York, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense. And the state takes this offense very seriously. Some possible penalties for driving under the influence in New York include jail time, fines, and loss of driving privileges. When people hear of DUI charges, they often think of automobile… Read More »

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Common Reasons Why Police Stop Drivers For DUI

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

DUI arrests happen all the time. It is estimated that more than one million people in the United States of America are arrested in a given year for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Usually, a DUI arrest begins in one of two ways. Either a driver was involved in an accident… Read More »

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How Can Social Media Posts Affect Your DUI Case?

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

According to research, approximately seven in ten Americans use social media. Social media sites are a great way of staying in touch with family members and friends. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram can be great for meeting new people. Chances are that you use social media sites to share fun experiences and activities… Read More »

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"... Mr. Cohen's effort... in everything he has done before the Court, is A-Plus... [R]ecently, in another case... [before me], the result he achieved for his client... was quite impressive." Honorable Kenneth M. Karas, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

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"So I have very sophisticated counsel here and, Mr. Cohen, [your client] is very fortunate in having you as his attorney, and I hope he appreciates that." – Quote from the Honorable Denise L. Cote, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

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"As Mark Cohen, a defense lawyer who has tried cases throughout the city and was a prosecutor in the Bronx, pointed out, there is a saying among defense lawyers in New York." – As provided in the New York Times City Room Blog.

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