On behalf of Law Office of James L. Riotto | Oct 25, 2018 | Criminal Defense
When a car accident in New York causes injuries or death, one of the key parts of the investigation is determining if one of the drivers was under the influence. The penalties for a DUI conviction after a fatality are significant and can send an otherwise law-abiding...
On behalf of Law Office of James L. Riotto | Oct 18, 2018 | Drunk Driving
Drivers in New York who are stopped by law enforcement and asked to take field sobriety tests or submit to a chemical test will often be confused as to what their rights are. Many might be under the impression that refusing a breath test or declining to take part in...
On behalf of Law Office of James L. Riotto | Oct 16, 2018 | Traffic Violations
Most people assume that a traffic violation is something they can handle on their own. Given the fact that the general public often views traffic violations as minor offenses, they do not get a lot of attention and certainly are not the first type of...
On behalf of Law Office of James L. Riotto | Oct 11, 2018 | Criminal Defense
For people in Rochester and throughout Upstate New York, a simple traffic stop because of an equipment issue or due to a minor violation can lead to major criminal charges if there are other issues at hand. For example, if the person is alleged to have drugs in the...
On behalf of Law Office of James L. Riotto | Oct 4, 2018 | Drunk Driving
Being arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in New York State carries with it serious potential consequences should there be a conviction. Anyone who is confronted with allegations of DWI offenses must be cognizant of what they can face, but it is even...
