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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Yesterday, the City of Troy’s first ghost bicycle was dedicated to a man recently struck by a motorist and killed while riding his bicycle on River Street in June.   Following the dedication, cyclists took part in a silent bike ride. It seems as though there has been [...]

“Our answer to the question of what police must do before searching a cell phone seized incident to an arrest is accordingly simple—get a warrant.” On June 25, 2014, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously ruled that police officers may not search through [...]

In the State of New York, in order to register a vehicle, you must have New York State issued automobile liability insurance.  If there is a lapse in auto insurance, the DMV will suspend your vehicle registration and driver’s license and you will be required [...]