Posted On: November 24, 2009

New York Courts: Bolton Town Court in Warren County

Bolton Town Court has jurisdiction over traffic violations such as speeding tickets and misdemeanors such as driving while intoxicated [DWI] occurring within the Town of Bolton, New York. Bolton Town Court also has preliminary jurisdiction over felonies occurring within the Town of Bolton, New York.

Bolton Town Court is located at 4949 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing, New York. The mailing address for Bolton Town Court is POB 478, Bolton, Landing, New York 12814. The telephone number for Bolton Town Court is 518.644.2202. The fax number for Bolton Town Court is 518.644.2726.

Bolton Town Court has two Judges: Honorable Harry Demarest and Honorable Edward Stewart. Bolton Town Court is usually in session the second and fourth Wednesday of each month starting at 3:00 PM. The Bolton Town Court Clerk is Annette Saris. The court office is open Monday thru Friday 9 am to 4 pm. The Warren County District Attorney’s office is responsible for prosecuting all criminal cases and traffic tickets issued by the New York State Police.

If you need a criminal or traffic attorney to represent you in Bolton Town Court, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-877-858-2889. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea agreement acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

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Posted On: November 19, 2009

New York Governor Paterson Signs Child Passenger Protection Act

New York Governor David A. Paterson yesterday signed the Child Passenger Protection Act aimed at making New York’s DWI law the toughest in the nation. Under the new law:

• Any driver who operates a motor vehicle while intoxicated or impaired by drugs with a passenger under the age of 16 will automatically have their driver’s license suspended;

• Any person driving while intoxicated or impaired by drugs with a passenger under the age of 16 years old in New York can be charged with a class E felony punishable by up to four years in state prison;

• Any person driving while intoxicated or impaired by drugs who causes serious physical injury to a passenger under 16 years old in New York can be charged with a class C felony punishable by up to 15 years in state prison;

• Any prson driving while intoxicated or impaired by drugs who causes the death of a passenger under 16 years old in New York can be charged with a class B felony punishable by up to 25 years in state prison;

• Any person driving while intoxicated or impaired by drugs with a child passenger for whom they are legally responsible will be reported to the Statewide Central Registry of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by the arresting agency; and

• Any driver convicted of a DWI misdemeanor or felony in New York must be ordered to install an ignition interlock system in their vehicle for at least 6 months at their own expense [Approximately $80.00 per month]. [Effective Date:8/15/2010]

The Child Passenger Protection Act is now known as Leandra’s Law after Leandra Rosado.

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Posted On: November 12, 2009

New York Courts: North Greenbush Town Court in Rensselaer County

North Greenbush Town Court has jurisdiction over traffic violations such as speeding tickets and misdemeanors such as driving while intoxicated [DWI] occurring within the Town of North Greenbush, New York. North Greenbush Town Court also has preliminary jurisdiction over felonies occurring within the Town of North Greenbush, New York.

North Greenbush Town Court is located at 2 Douglas Street, Wynantskill, NY 12198. The telephone number for the North Greenbush Town Court is 518.283.2789. The fax number for North Greenbush Town Court is 518.286.2336.

North Greenbush Town Court has two judges: Honorable Raymond J. Elliott, III and Honorable Stephanie Piel. The court is in session every Tuesday starting at 5:30 p.m.

The North Greenbush Town Court Clerk is Toni Martin Vandenberg. The North Greenbush Town Court Deputy Clerks are Charlotte Dell and Nancy Ruffinen, The North Greenbush Town Court Officers are Charles Rockwell and Michael Helinski. The Court Office is open each weekday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Fridays when it closes at 11:00 a.m.

Traffic violations are handled by Deputy Town Attorneys Josh Ehrlich and Henry Bauer. Criminal matters are handled by the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office.

If you need a criminal or traffic attorney to represent you in North Greenbush Town Court, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-877-858-2889. I will negotiate a plea agreement acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

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