Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Dupée & Monroe, P.C. is a personal injury and criminal defense law firm with offices in Goshen and Manhattan, dedicated to representing people throughout New York who are in need of experienced and effective legal representation. Our criminal defense, civil rights and personal injury lawyers are dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients and getting results that provide real, lasting help to people in need. If you need legal help in the Hudson Valley or Manhattan, Contact the New York attorneys at the Law Firm of Dupée & Monroe, P.C. today.
• DUI/DWI
  According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, an injury crash caused by drunk driving occurs every two minutes, and 28 people a day are killed in drunk driving accidents. Statistics show that you are more likely than not to be involved in a drunk driving crash at some point in your life. Driving while intoxicated is not only illegal; it is the kind of unreasonable, dangerous behavior that may be considered a violation of the duty every driver owes to other drivers and pedestrians on the road. New York auto accident law is complicated, but the attorneys at Dupée & Monroe in Goshen have the knowledge, skills and experience to obtain justice for those injured by drunk drivers in car accidents in the mid-Hudson Valley.
• Wrongful Death
  If you or someone you care about has suffered a serious injury in a head-on crash, you could be entitled to a range of damages including compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, emotional damage, lost wages, disfigurement, disability, and wrongful death. If the at-fault driver was especially reckless, you might be eligible for additional punitive damages as well. Talk to a knowledgeable New York car crash lawyer to find out how you can maximize your recovery and obtain the justice and closure you deserve.
• Traffic Violations
  Speeding, running a red light, and other moving violations can land you a ticket, points on your license, and even affect your insurance rate. More serious driving offenses, however, may lead to criminal charges. If a police officer believes you’ve been driving in an especially dangerous manner, you can be charged with reckless driving. Reckless driving is much more than an expensive ticket–it can leave you with a criminal record and land you in jail.
• Sex Crimes
• Misdemeanors
  New York’s dram shop laws have been held not to apply in the case of a social host. However, Orange County did enact such a law in 2016. Local Law No. 2 of 2016, the Orange County Social Host Law, specifically makes it illegal for a person who is 18 years old or older to knowingly allow a person under 21 to drink in their home or at a party they are hosting, wherever that may be. This law includes the situation where a person learns that a minor is present and drinking but does not take reasonable corrective action. A first offense violation of this law subjects the person to a $500 fine. A second offense is a misdemeanor which carries the penalty of a $1,000 fine, a year in jail, or both. Exceptions in the law are provided where the parent of a minor is present and has expressly permitted the alcohol consumption, or where consumption is carried out for religious purposes.
• Drug Crimes
  For decades, our primary focus at Dupée & Monroe, P.C. has been on personal injury litigation in Orange County, the Hudson Valley and New York City to help accident victims and their families obtain the compensation they need to recover from their injuries and move forward with their lives. In addition, our years of experience in personal injury litigation has given us the tools and resources necessary to fight for the rights of people who have been arrested for DWI and drug offenses or who have been the victims of civil rights violations.
• Assault
• Hit and Run
  When you are involved in a car accident, especially if another vehicle is involved, you are supposed to stop, exchange contact and insurance information, and render aid if necessary. Drivers who flee the scene after an accident without stopping are not only violating the law; they are putting other drivers and passengers in danger. Failing to stop and check for injuries can delay the emergency response to the accident, causing injured motorists to lose precious minutes when they need aid the most. If you’ve been hurt in a hit-and-run accident in New York, you have the right to find the at-fault driver and hold them responsible for the harm they have caused.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  The premises liability attorneys at Dupée & Monroe, P.C., in Goshen have years of experience recovering significant awards for clients harmed by the neglectful behavior of property owners and managers.  We are ready to bring that experience to bear in pursuing claims on behalf of you and your family, whether your injury was caused by a slippery floor, inadequate lighting, a structural collapse, or any other cause.  If you were hurt on someone else’s dangerous property, you have the right to recover.  We can help.
• Property Damage
  According to data from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles statistics for the year 2011, the most recent year for which data is available, there were 5,336 motorcycle accidents in the state of New York, resulting in 171 fatalities and 5,180 injuries. Unlike auto accidents, where many accidents result in property damage, accidents involving motorcycles often result in serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns, fractures, or even death. The relatively unprotected nature of motorcycles leaves riders particularly vulnerable to severe injuries, even at relatively low speeds.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  The New York personal injury attorneys at Dupée & Monroe, P.C. represent people who have been injured in construction accidents ranging from injured construction site workers to bystanders, as well as families who have lost a loved one in a construction accident. Construction sites are inherently dangerous places and are a leading source of workplace injuries and fatalities. Unfortunately, New York construction injuries and fatalities are on the rise. According to city records, the number of jobsite accidents in New York City increased 31percent from fiscal 2011 to 2012, from 119 to 157, and the number of injuries rose 46 percent from 128 to 187. Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that construction fatalities jumped from 28 to 40 in the New York metro area between 2010 and 2011.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Premises liability refers to a broad area of law allowing people who have been injured as the result of a dangerous property condition to recover compensation for their injuries and damages. The most common type of premises liability claim is a slip and fall accident, but premises liability can also include, dog bites, false arrest and injuries caused as a result of an intoxicated individual’s negligence and the failure to provide adequate security. The attorneys at Dupée & Monroe, P.C. in Goshen have experience handling a wide variety of personal injury matters, including litigation arising out of dangerous premises, slip and fall accidents, negligent supervision of minors, accidents involving minors and the use of four wheelers or snow mobiles and injuries caused by intoxicated individuals.
• Slip and Fall Injury
  Slipping and falling on a wet, snowy, or icy surface can lead to a variety of serious and debilitating injuries. Common slip and fall injuries suffered by accident victims include the following...