LaMarche Safranko Blog
Should I Refuse to Take Tests if I am Stopped for DWI?
Let’s say you had a glass of wine or a beer at dinner, are driving home from the restaurant and are pulled over by a police officer. The officer suspects you’ve consumed alcohol and asks you to exit the car, walk a straight line, stand [...]
First Offense DWI in New York? What You Need to Know
If you are charged with an alcohol-related offense—whether in a car, motorcycle, ATV, or other motor vehicle—the impact can be serious and far reaching. Consequences include fines, license restrictions, and possible jail time. It is important to understand the charges against you and know your [...]
Boating and Alcohol/Drugs Don’t Mix
The issues surrounding boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs have been highlighted recently with a local case that has garnered much attention. And as we head toward the summer season, with many people taking their boats out on the rivers and lakes in [...]
How Many Margaritas are Too Many? Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Responsibly
May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, more formally known as the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, which celebrates a Mexican victory in 1862 over the French. Of course, nobody is thinking about Napoleon and military strategy on this day: Cinco de Mayo has become [...]
This Is Nacho Average Breathalyzer
Tostitos has created a bag of chips that does much more than provide snacks for your next Super Bowl party. For this Super Bowl weekend, consumers can buy special Tostitos bags that doubles as a breathalyzer. The bags were designed in partnership with Mothers Against [...]
Can Amazon Echo be used as Evidence in Murder Trial?
Remember when Apple was caught in a storm of litigation for refusing to comply with the FBI’s and Court’s demand to unlock an iPhone? Well now Amazon is caught in the same storm after they refused to cooperate with law enforcement. In Benton County, Arkansas, [...]
Move Over Law Expanded to Cover Garbage and Recycling Trucks
Risk of Serious Injuries Warrants a Law to Protect Certain Workers Although many have been concerned over the dangers faced by police officers or emergency workers on the side of the road, garbage and recycling collectors have long been overlooked. Although we may not view [...]
LaMarche Safranko Law Client Acquitted of Attempted Murder at Trial
LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC recently had an important verdict in Albany County Court. On Friday July 22, 2016 a jury found our client not guilty of Attempted Murder and Assault charges. The prosecution claimed that our client shot a person 5 times who was attempting to [...]
Abandoned Leonard Hospital in Troy Claims another Victim, as Teenager Falls.
Troy police reported that a 17-year-old female has suffered serious head injuries, after falling at the abandoned Leonard Hospital building.[1] The girl, who fell 20 feet from a ledge, is now in a coma at Albany Medical Center.[2] It is reported that she was exploring the abandoned [...]
Fireworks are legal in New York? Not so fast.
This Fourth of July, many people are looking forward to spending time with their family and friends, barbequing, and most of all, lighting off some fireworks. This is especially true because of Gov. Cuomo’s lift on New York’s ban of fireworks. But before you start [...]
