LaMarche Safranko Blog
Bicycle Sharing in the Capital District
Recently, the Capital District has been making moves to provide more opportunities for bicycle use within its cities. In July 2015, the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) reached out to companies to obtain information regarding the implementation of a bike-sharing program within the cities of [...]
Entering Canada with Criminal and Non-Criminal Offenses
If you were like us, we watched and cheered along with our fellow countrymen a few weeks ago as our U.S. Women’s National Team won the World Cup defeating Japan 5-2. Since the World Cup was hosted in Canada this year, many Americans went to [...]
The Apple Watch – A New Way to Get a 5 Point Traffic Ticket
The much anticipated Apple Watch is a few weeks from making its debut in the United States. With the new device, people will be able to do a host of new things, including pay for a meal with a wave of the wrist, unlocking car [...]
End Distracted Driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) every two minutes a person is injured in a drunk driving crash. This amounts to roughly 2000 people a day, or about 263,000 people a year. http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/812013.pdf. While an incredibly high statistic, the injuries from drunk driving pale [...]
Digital Kidnapping-What You Should Know
It is not uncommon these days for a proud parent to snap a photo of their child and upload it to a social media site to share with friends and family. However, recently, a new and bizarre trend has developed on the internet called “Digital [...]
Car Crash Deaths are Declining
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the chances of dying in a car crash in a late model vehicle have fallen over a third in the last three years. According to the Institute, this is owed in huge part to new designs, safety technology, and on-board computers [...]
A dog bit me…who is responsible?
Recently in College Springs Iowa, a 7 year old boy was viciously attacked by two dogs. Unfortunately, this story is not an isolated incident. It’s not surprising to hear that children may be the most at risk population to suffer serious dog bite injuries. http://m.timesunion.com/local/article/Schenectady-dog-bite-victim-recovering-5615447.php In [...]
Northeast Winter Driving Safety Tips
Please be mindful that driving in the winter in the northeast can be especially hazardous because of precipitation and cold weather. To avoid unnecessary risks, drivers should be mindful of the following: – Gentle on the gas pedal. Always accelerate and decelerate slowly when driving [...]
2014 Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Update
On Friday, October 24th, Andrew Safranko presented an ‘Update in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure’ at the Lake Placid Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa on behalf of the Federation of Bar Associations Fourth Judicial District . This update focused on the relatively new legislation on sealing criminal [...]
Boating Laws
This Monday is Labor Day, one of the last long weekends of the summer. Many will be out enjoying the beautiful weather on a boat and we want to provide some important information about boating laws. Operating a boat while intoxicated is a crime in [...]
