LaMarche Safranko Blog
A Second Chance Through the PATH Program
LaMarche Safranko Law recently resolved a federal criminal case through the Northern District of New York’s PATH Program, resulting in an extraordinary outcome. Our client avoided both a criminal record and incarceration. This program, designed as an alternative to traditional prosecution and sentencing, offers [...]
A Husband Is Killed And His Wife Is Injured After Being Hit By A Car
In March of 2022, when Judy and Hank were out for a walk on Hop City Road in Ballston Spa, New York, a driver lost control of her car, swerved from the opposite lane and came from behind the couple, striking them both, killing [...]
Boating Laws in New York
As summer weather has finally set in throughout upstate New York, boating season has begun, and here are the important boating laws that you need to know about. Boating Safety Certificate Every individual regardless of age must have a New York State approved boater [...]
Fifteen Year Old Arrested For Weapons Possession
Albany County Sheriff's office arrested a 15-year-old after he was allegedly found with a loaded 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun. He was charged with one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and was arraigned in Albany County Family Court. While possessing a [...]
Arrested and Charged with Stealing from Employer
Recently an individual from Clifton Park, New York was arrested and accused by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office of altering her paychecks from her place of employment. The defendant faces numerous charges including larceny and forgery charges. If the allegations are proven beyond a reasonable [...]
Traveling this Summer? Know the Legal Requirements for Transporting Firearms
Millions of people will be traveling at some point this summer, whether by air, rail or automobile. As you are busy packing you’re probably thinking about your clothes, shoes and sunscreen. If you are one of the estimated 10% of New Yorkers who own [...]
What happens if I am caught placing bets on horse racing and I am underage?
The legal age to bet on horse racing is 18 years old. If you are under 18 and place a bet, and the track finds out about it, you are likely to be permanently removed from the track as the Gaming Commission will penalize [...]
When Drivers Don’t Pay Attention – Bicyclists Are In Great Danger
In New York the vehicle and traffic law grants bicyclists all of the rights of the road applicable to motorists. NYS Vehicle and Traffic law section 1231. The law requires that bicyclists ride with traffic. NYS Vehicle and Traffic law section 1234(a). However, even if a [...]
Dump Truck Accidents: Why They Cause Devastating Injuries
When a dump truck causes a crash, the injuries are often devastating. When a fully loaded dump truck, weighing in excess of 20,000 pounds, was traveling eastbound on NY State Route 43, and rear ended a stopped vehicle, it propelled the vehicle into Gary’s [...]
How The Path to A Felony Charge for Shoplifting Is Easier For Prosecutors: Our Larceny Defense Attorneys Explain The $1,000 Rule in NY
New York’s larceny law now makes repeated shoplifting incidents or thefts from multiple stores a felony if the total stolen amount exceeds $1,000. This law makes it possible to charge individuals with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a Class E felony, if they [...]
