Losing your license is a real possibility if you receive an alcohol-related driving conviction such as driving while intoxicated or driving while ability impaired by alcohol. However, the hardships that the loss of driving privileges imposes often put offenders at...

License suspensions are often tools used by the criminal and family courts to punish individuals for things not related to driving. One example of this is a license suspension for failing to pay child support. In some states, you also lose your license if a court...

For those convicted of drug crimes in New York, prison may not be the most effective or appropriate response. Federal and state lawmakers have struggled for decades over the best way to address drug crimes. Researchers have gathered years of data to try and figure out...

The state of New York takes drinking and driving seriously, and there are strict penalties for those who drive over the legal limit. There are different factors that affect how the body metabolizes alcohol, and this means that some can drink more than others before...

There are many risk factors that can make an auto crash more probable, especially during the winter. Not only does ice, snow and heavy rain pose a threat in many parts of the U.S., but other weather-related factors can lead to a collision as well. For example, someone...

The holiday season has officially arrived in New York and the rest of the U.S. As you start to finalize celebration plans and gifts, you likely are not scheduling a trip to the emergency room.  Channel 3000 sat down with an ER doctor to discuss common holiday...

As a New York driver, you likely already know that you must have uninsured motorist coverage a/k/a UM coverage in order to drive. However, you can choose whether or not to pay an additional premium to avail yourself of underinsurance coverage a/k/a UIM coverage and...

When an individual accused of white-collar crime in New York enters into a plea bargain arrangement — saving the court system the time and cost of a trial — there may be a greater chance for a judge to demonstrate a certain degree of leniency regarding the sentence...

Encountering a potentially aggressive dog is an intimidating experience. While it's the responsibility of the dog owner to keep their animal secured, far too many people don't take the issue seriously, which can lead to significant injuries. That's why it's important...

With new attention being brought to wrongful convictions in New York and throughout the country, many are focused on identifying why people are wrongfully convicted before it happens. Some spent decades of their lives behind bars for crimes they did not commit and...