I have seen many instances where a individual committing a minor shoplifting offense gets charged with robbery. This usually arises when a store security officer or other store employee attempts to stop the shoplifter and gets hurt in the process. The shoplifter sometimes panics and shoves the employee out of the way. If the employee gets hurt, the shoplifting becomes a violent felony offense of robbery.

Understanding DWI Hardship Licenses in New York
DWI roadblocks—also known as sobriety checkpoints—have become a prominent enforcement tool across New York State, reflecting the state’s ongoing commitment to reducing impaired driving. Their


