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Mistakes Police Make That Can Help Your DUI Case

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

Being arrested and charged with a DUI can be a scary thing. The consequences of a DUI conviction can be quite severe. If arrested and charged with DUI, it is best that you retain the services of a skilled DUI attorney. A qualified DUI attorney can help you exploit all the defense options at… Read More »

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Do You Need To Hire An Attorney For A First DUI In New York?

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

After getting arrested for DUI for the first time in New York, you may wonder whether you need to hire an attorney. If you are not sure if you should retain an attorney for a first DUI in New York, you should know that a DUI attorney can make a huge difference in your… Read More »

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Medical Conditions That Can Be Mistaken For Intoxication

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

If you’re facing DUI charges, it is crucial that you retain a skilled attorney who can defend you. There are many ways a DUI attorney can help defend your DUI charges, with one of the possible defenses being your medical condition. Some medical conditions cause symptoms that mimic those caused by intoxication, such as… Read More »

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Debunking Common Myths About DUI Cases

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

Driving under the influence is a serious crime in New York. If you are convicted of DUI in New York, you could end up in jail even if it is the first time you are getting convicted. A DUI conviction can also affect your life in other ways that go beyond jail time. For… Read More »

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3 Most Common DUI Defenses

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

If you’ve been arrested and charged with DUI, you must talk to a DUI attorney as soon as you can. You need to understand that you are facing serious charges and that a conviction could lead to, among other things, jail time. You might be thinking there’s no way for you to defend yourself,… Read More »

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Tips To Help You Avoid A DUI Charge

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

Getting a DUI in New York can be a scary thing. A DUI conviction comes with serious penalties. Even a first-time DUI conviction can have harsh consequences. If convicted of DUI for the first time in New York, you could spend up to one year in jail. On top of that, being convicted of… Read More »

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The Police Did Not Read Me My Miranda Rights Before My DUI Arrest. Does That Mean My Charges Will Be Dropped?

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

After being arrested and charged with DUI in New York, it is not only natural but also expected that you will begin looking for ways to get your charges dropped or at least the evidence against you thrown out of court. If the police did not read you the Miranda warnings before your DUI… Read More »

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Can A New York Driver Refuse To Take A Field Sobriety Test?

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

In the state of New York, there is a law known as an “implied consent law.” According to this law, once you get a driver’s license and begin driving on New York roads, you automatically consent to take a chemical test to determine your blood alcohol content when requested to take one. Refusing to… Read More »

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Some Crucial Information About Ignition Interlock Devices In New York

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

Among the many strategies that the government is using to keep drunk drivers off the road is requiring drivers found guilty of DUI to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in any vehicle they own or use. In simple words, an IID is a breathalyzer that connects to your vehicle’s ignition system and will… Read More »

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Some Crucial Information On The Implied Consent Law

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

According to the CDC, approximately 29 people die in the United States every day in motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. This means that one person dies every fifty minutes. With such many drunk-driving-related deaths happening daily, it is no wonder DUI is a very serious charge in the nation. If convicted of… Read More »

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Recognized.

"... 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.

Respected.

"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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