Hi my name is Larry Newman. Originally, I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.
I am Of counsel to Cyr and associates a small boutique law firm located in Ithaca, NY.
We offer complete representation of DWI charges within the Finger Lakes. To learn more about DWI law, we encourage you to explore our website, books, blogs ithacadwi.blogspot.com, articles, and most of all our 800 plus You Tube Videos. We are author of numerous books on DWI defense.
If you have a DWI or traffic related matter we urge you to pick up the phone and call us directly at 607-229-5184. We welcome your call.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
Since 2004
New Jersey
Since 1999
New York
Since 2007
Pennsylvania
Since 1998
Professional Experience
1998 - Current
Law Offices Lawrence Newman
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Solo Practice for over 17 years. I have practiced in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
1986 - 1995
Newman Chiropractic Center
Chiropractic Physician/ Acupuncturist
Developed one of the largest and most successful holistic healthcare practices in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Education
1995 - 1997
Nova Southeastern University
J.D | Law
1982 - 1986
National University of Health Sciences
B.S | Human Biology
Honors: Dean's List.
1982 - 1986
National University of Health Sciences
Doctorate In Chiropractic
Honors: Post graduate training and certification in Acupuncture.
Awards
year - Lawrence A. Newman
2013 Rising Star Upstate New York
Thomson Reuters Superlawyers
Contacts
Lawrence A. Newman, D.C., Esq.401 East State Street, Suite 400 Ithaca NY 14850Telephone: (607) 229-5184Cell: (407) 267-0200
This video is about what it means to send back a New York State traffic ticket and plead guilty with an explanation. People are confused about what it really does to help you. First, it doesn't change the ticket, doesn't change the speed, doesn't change the level of the violation, it doesn't change the points, it doesn't change the DMV surcharges, it doesn't change the car insurance increases, watch this video to discover the ONE thing it does do and see if it is worth it to just plead guilty BUT with an explanation?
Explore my other videos, and my blog post for more information on this topic here: Understanding New York State Traffic Tickets.
I am a DWI and criminal defense Attorney located in Ithaca, NY. My practice focuses on the Defense of DWI and personal injury cases in Tompkins County, Cortland County, Tioga County, Seneca County, Chemung County, Steuben County, Schuyler County, and Broome County.
Go to my main website to receive my free book, "How to Survive Your New York DWI Arrest." At my website is a link to my blog with hundreds of pages of articles, videos and information that I have written relating to the defense of New York State DWIs.
Each county handles DWIs differently. Hire a local attorney who knows the local courts. I am certified in both breath testing by the (DOT) Department of Transportation and by (NHTSA) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the (SFSTs) Police standardized field sobriety tests. I am a member of the NCDD (National College of DUI Defense), and have attended numerous Trial Lawyer College programs. I have authored many articles regarding New York Criminal Law and DWI Defense Strategy at articlesbase and at ezine.
You can research and check my references, background, and experience online on google and/or at avvo. 607-229-5184
In many college operating while cases, second to DWI alcohol is DWAI marijuana. In upstate New York it is everywhere. How do the police tell if you are under the influence of pot?
With marijuana, and some people their EYES may give them away. How do the police check and investigate a New York DWAI pot? It goes beyond finding some in your car or on your person.
Watch this video to understand what the cops look and check for on a drug recognition evaluation for marijuana.
For more information on DWAI in New York see my 420th blog post (of course it's on THC) here:
I am a DWI and criminal defense Attorney located in Ithaca, NY. My practice focuses on the Defense of DWI and personal injury cases in Tompkins County, Cortland County, Tioga County, Seneca County, Chemung County, Steuben County, Schuyler County, and Broome County.
Go to my main website to receive my free book, "How to Survive Your New York DWI Arrest." At my website is a link to my blog with hundreds of pages of articles, videos and information that I have written relating to the defense of New York State DWIs.
Each county handles DWIs differently. Hire a local attorney who knows the local courts. I am certified in both breath testing by the (DOT) Department of Transportation and by (NHTSA) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the (SFSTs) Police standardized field sobriety tests. I am a member of the NCDD (National College of DUI Defense), and have attended numerous Trial Lawyer College programs. I have authored many articles regarding New York Criminal Law and DWI Defense Strategy at articlesbase and at ezine.
You can research and check my references, background, and experience online on google and/or at avvo. 607-229-5184
If you are arrested for common law DWI (NYS VTL 1192 (3)) or show positive for alcohol on a roadside breath test the police can make a lawful request of your body fluids.
A refusal to give a sample of your breath or blood after a request by a New York State Trooper, police officer, or deputy will eventually lead to a REFUSAL Hearing. This is conducted in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and is for four primary reasons, see some of my other videos NYS DMV refusal hearings here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2fa3VR2jEE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anXB5AjH3G4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxItJkNMF7c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0ALoOiXBEw
For a Free copy of my new book, "How to Win Your NY DWI Refusal Case" click here
http://ithacalawyer.blogspot.com/
This video explains the reasons what the police need to make out at the hearing. What is a prima facie case? You may want to testify at your refusal hearing. Always discuss this with your attorney.
I am a DWI Attorney located in Ithaca, NY. My practice focuses on the Defense of DWI and personal injury cases in Tompkins County, Cortland County, Tioga County, Seneca County, Chemung County, Steuben County, Schuyler County, and Broome County.
Go to my main website to receive my free book, "How to Survive Your New York DWI Arrest." At my website is a link to my blog with hundreds of pages of articles, videos and information that I have written relating to the defense of New York State DWIs.
Each county handles DWIs differently. Hire a local attorney who knows the local courts. I am certified in both breath testing by the (DOT) Department of Transportation and by (NHTSA) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the (SFSTs) Police standardized field sobriety tests. I am a member of the NCDD (National College of DUI Defense), and have attended numerous Trial Lawyer College programs. I have authored many articles regarding New York Criminal Law and DWI Defense Strategy at articlesbase and at ezine.
You can research and check my references, background, and experience online on google and/or at avvo. 607-229-5184
Any New York Court case involving drugs and/or alcohol may require that you have an OASAS drug/alcohol evaluation. OASAS is the (New York State) Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. The results of this assessment can impact your criminal case, your driver's license, your professional license, your certifications, your Federal financial aid, you job, and your future.
That is why it is important to know "what" they will assess and "how" they are going to assess you. Whether they feel you need treatment, rehabilitation, probation supervision, and/or monitoring is all part and parcel of this evaluation process.
This video explains to YOU an overview of three main points to an official New York State (certified) OASAS evaluation.
For further information about the evaluation process See my blog post, "the Anatomy of a New York DWI drug/alcohol evaluation" here:
I am a DWI Attorney located in Ithaca, NY. My practice focuses on the Defense of DWI and personal injury cases in Tompkins County, Cortland County, Tioga County, Seneca County, Chemung County, Steuben County, Schuyler County, and Broome County.
Go to my main website to receive my free book, "How to Survive Your New York DWI Arrest." At my website is a link to my blog with hundreds of pages of articles, videos and information that I have written relating to the defense of New York State DWIs.
Each county handles DWIs differently. Hire a local attorney who knows the local courts. I am certified in both breath testing by the (DOT) Department of Transportation and by (NHTSA) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the (SFSTs) Police standardized field sobriety tests. I am a member of the NCDD (National College of DUI Defense), and have attended numerous Trial Lawyer College programs. I have authored many articles regarding New York Criminal Law and DWI Defense Strategy at articlesbase and at ezine.
You can research and check my references, background, and experience online on google and/or at avvo. 607-229-5184
In New York State the criminal process of a how a case progresses can be confusing at times. Knowing what happens (or is supposed to happen) at each and every stage can be comforting. Stage one is called the initial appearance (arraignment) but stage two is called the PTC (pre-trial conference).
This video explains what a Pre-trial conference is, what happens there, who is usually present, what are it's goals, and how all this fits into moving your matter to a resolution.
For more information on pre-trial conferences, criminal case processes, and how New York even a simple speeding ticket move through the Court system see my blog here:
I am a member of the NCDD (National College of DUI Defense), and a co-author of Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in New York, 2011 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Today's DWI Environment, Constructing a Defense Strategy, and Counseling Clients (Inside the Minds) New Edition
To learn more about how DWI and injury cases work in the state of New York, I encourage you to explore my educational website http://www.ithacadwi.com. If you have legal questions, I urge you to pick up the phone and call me since I can answer your legal questions at 607-229-5184 or by e-mail at newman.lawrence@gmail.com. I welcome your call.
Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Newman Doctor of Chiropractic Attorney at Law 504 North Aurora Street Ithaca, NY 14850
I am a member of the NCDD (National College of DUI Defense), New York Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a co-author of Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in New York, 2011 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Today's DWI Environment, Constructing a Defense Strategy, and Counseling Clients (Inside the Minds) New Edition
To learn more about criminal defense and injury law works in the state of New York, I encourage you to explore my educational materials at my blog and website: http://www.ithacadwi.com.
If you have legal questions, I urge you to pick up the phone and call me since I can answer your legal questions at 607-229-5184 or by e-mail at newman.lawrence@gmail.com. I welcome your call.
Law Offices of Lawrence A. Newman Criminal Defense and Personal Injury 504 North Aurora Street Ithaca, NY 14850 607-229-5184
My number one job is to protect my clients. Avoiding jail or a long term of county probation supervision and monitoring is part of that protection. I do recognize the value of probation, and when it is appropriate, the services of a probation department can be invaluable to help people.
As an alternative to incarceration, probation supervision allows people to remain gainfully employed, remain with their families, get mental health counseling, and get treatment for their drug/alcohol issues. Probation is a form of supervised release.
These are just some of the "terms and conditions" of a three year misdemeanor or five year felony probation:
1. Report to a Probation Officer or have the Probation Officer make surprise (unannounced) visits to your home or elsewhere (perhaps your job).
2. Remain within the State unless granted permission to leave (No random visits to relatives or friends or potential job opportunities in other states).
3. Be available for questions from your probation officer.
4. You must receive permission (prior consent) from your Probation Officer before you move, change your job, or remain away from home past 12:00am.
5. Refrain from disreputable people or places.
6. Abstain from the use of all drugs (except by prescription), as well as the use of any intoxicating beverages (alcohol).
7. Stay away from all places where (intoxicating beverages) they are sold or served for on-premises consumption. In other words bars, taverns, and even some restaurants that are really "bars with food."
8. You must submit at any time without notice and without a search warrant to a search of your person, residence, vehicle, or other personal property, leased and/or owned that is not your residence and any area under your immediate control and permit seizure of any contraband.
Read the complete blog, "Is DWI Probation Worse than Prison" here:
Always consult with an attorney about any criminal or non-criminal charges you have pending to discuss your options and/or defenses.
Originally, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. My father was a NYS corrections officer, and my mother a waitress. I now live in Ithaca, NY with my wife (of 25 years), and four kids. I have a B.S. in Human Biology, Doctorates in Law and Chiropractic, and a Post Graduate in Acupuncture. I practiced as a Chiropractic Physician in Florida from 1986 to 1995. I graduated law school in 1997, and went on to practice trial law in FL, NY, NJ, and PA. I love practicing criminal defense and injury law within the Finger Lakes Region of New York State.
Over 90% of the cases that I take on are New York DWI defense cases. I am certified as a breath tester by the Department of Transportation, the guidelines of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). I am certified in Field Sobriety Tests, and an active member of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD). My online materials include over 450 blog posts, dozens of articles, and over 435 informative videos on my youtube channel.
I have co-authored Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in New York, in both 2011 and 2013. These are West Thomson legal manuals on New York State DWI defense, and focus on the best practices for other lawyers handling a New York DWI case. Included in Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in New York are materials I provide clients, such as my fee agreement and ways to avoid misdemeanor probation. I was selected by Super Lawyers as a Upstate New York 2013 Rising Star in DWI/DUI Defense based on my experience, contributions, and professional standing.
The DMV Refusal hearing is limited to the following issues:
1. Did the police officer have reasonable grounds (PC) to stop your car?
2. Did the police officer make a lawful DWI arrest?
3. Were you given sufficient warning, in clear and unequivocal language, prior to refusal that the refusal to submit to such chemical test would result in the immediate suspension and subsequent revocation of your license or operating privilege whether or not you were found guilty of the charge for which the arrest was made.
4. Was your refusal to submit to such chemical test persistent?
Check out my blog, "Why I Like DWI Refusal Cases" here:
Always consult with an attorney about any criminal or non-criminal charges you have pending to discuss your options and/or defenses.
Originally, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. My father was a NYS corrections officer, and my mother a waitress. I now live in Ithaca, NY with my wife (of 25 years), and four kids. I have a B.S. in Human Biology, Doctorates in Law and Chiropractic, and a Post Graduate in Acupuncture. I practiced as a Chiropractic Physician in Florida from 1986 to 1995. I graduated law school in 1997, and went on to practice trial law in FL, NY, NJ, and PA. I love practicing criminal defense and injury law within the Finger Lakes Region of New York State.
Over 90% of the cases that I take on are New York DWI defense cases. I am certified as a breath tester by the Department of Transportation, the guidelines of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). I am certified in Field Sobriety Tests, and an active member of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD). My online materials include over 450 blog posts, dozens of articles, and over 435 informative videos on my youtube channel.
I have co-authored Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in New York, in both 2011 and 2013. These are West Thomson legal manuals on New York State DWI defense, and focus on the best practices for other lawyers handling a New York DWI case. Included in Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in New York are materials I provide clients, such as my fee agreement and ways to avoid misdemeanor probation. I was selected by Super Lawyers as a Upstate New York 2013 Rising Star in DWI/DUI Defense based on my experience, contributions, and professional standing.
The Chemical Test Refusal DWI Case is unique for a number of reasons.
First the positives of the refusal case:
1. The prosecutor can only charge VTL 1192 (3), "Common Law" DWI.
2. The prosecutor usually only has one main witness, the arresting officer.
3. The prosecutor must prove that "you were mentally and physically incapable ( to a substantial extent) of operating an automobile as a reasonably prudent driver."
4. They must prove this legal burden of "intoxication" beyond a reasonable doubt based upon the police officer's observations, and field testing, if any.
5. The DWI defense lawyer can cross examine the police officer at the DMV administrative hearing without the presence of the prosecutor.
Second, the two main negatives of the refusal case:
1. You will have NO license of any type (conditional or hardship) while your criminal case is pending. NOTE: unless you win at the administrative refusal hearing (unlikely) or the officer does not show for the hearing and it is re-scheduled.
2. The jury will get an instruction from the Judge that they may infer a Consciousness of Guilt from your choice to not take the chemical test.
Talk with Criminal Defense Lawyer before you go to Court or your refusal hearing.
Read my blog, "Why I Love DWI Refusal Cases" here:
Originally, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. My father was a NYS corrections officer, and my mother a waitress. I now live in Ithaca, NY with my wife (of 25 years), and four kids. I have a B.S. in Human Biology, Doctorates in Law and Chiropractic, and a Post Graduate in Acupuncture. I practiced as a Chiropractic Physician in Florida from 1986 to 1995. I graduated law school in 1997, and went on to practice trial law in FL, NY, NJ, and PA. I love practicing criminal defense and injury law within the Finger Lakes Region of New York State.
Over 90% of the cases that I take on are New York DWI defense cases. I am certified as a breath tester by the Department of Transportation, the guidelines of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). I am certified in Field Sobriety Tests, and an active member of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD). My online materials include over 450 blog posts, dozens of articles, and over 435 informative videos on my youtube channel.
I have co-authored Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in New York, in both 2011 and 2013. These are West Thomson legal manuals on New York State DWI defense, and focus on the best practices for other lawyers handling a New York DWI case. Included in Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in New York are materials I provide clients, such as my fee agreement and ways to avoid misdemeanor probation. I was selected by Super Lawyers as a Upstate New York 2013 Rising Star in DWI/DUI Defense based on my experience, contributions, and professional standing.
