Raise the Age is good news for New York teenagers

By James L. Riotto | Published November 15, 2017 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged Tags: Juvenile Crimes | Leave a comment

Part of New York’s Raise the Age legislation will raise the age of criminal responsibility for some teenagers. It takes effect in October 2018 for 16-year-olds and October 2019 for 17-year-olds. It also puts the state in line with the huge majority of other states. New York currently is one of just two states that Read More

Were you charged with underage drinking in New York?

By James L. Riotto | Published March 13, 2017 | Posted in Drunk Driving | Tagged Tags: Drunk Driving, DWI, Juvenile Crimes | Leave a comment

If you are under the legal drinking age in New York, even a small amount of alcohol in your system can get you into legal trouble. The penalties for those under the age of 21 who willfully drink alcohol and then drive are serious. While you may not go to jail, your license may be Read More

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James L. Riotto is an accomplished criminal defense attorney serving clients in New York. With an extensive background in law enforcement and criminal prosecution, his approach to each case is unique and informed by years of experience with the New York criminal justice system. As a graduate from Albany Law School and before going on to start his own practice, James worked at the Albany County District Attorney's Office, where he helped prosecute many DWI offenses. His inside knowledge of the tactics used to gain convictions provides him with a particular advantage when defending against DUI and other criminal charges.

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What to do if pulled over for a DUI

How to deal with a DWI traffic stop

How you handle getting pulled over for a DUI/DWI can significantly affect your defense down the road. For instance, declining the officer's request to search your vehicle and avoiding specific answers when asked about any substances you may have consumed could help you when combating DUI/DWI charges in court.
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