LaMarche Safranko Blog
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 [...]
Legal Consequences of Motor Vehicle Accident with a Pedestrian or Person in a Wheelchair
The Duty of Care for Motor Vehicle Operators: Ensuring Roadway Safety for Pedestrians and People in Wheelchairs Motor vehicle operators have a fundamental duty of care to operate their vehicles safely and responsibly. This duty extends not only to other motorists but also to vulnerable [...]
What are a Person’s Legal Rights when Injured at a Construction Site? Labor Law §§ 200(1) and 241(6)
While working on a construction site, Mr. G’s foot was run over by a piece of heavy equipment causing him to fracture a bone in his foot into multiple fragments (comminuted fracture of the first metatarsal). This foot injury required multiple surgeries to repair, caused [...]
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Helps After a Fall
In New York State, a property owner must use reasonable care to keep their property in a reasonably safe condition. If a property owner creates a dangerous condition on the property or knows about a dangerous condition or should know about a dangerous condition because [...]
Navigating New York’s 2025 Traffic Law Reforms: Insights from NY Criminal Defense Attorneys at LaMarche Safranko Law
New York has updated its traffic laws in 2025, introducing stricter penalties to ensure safety on the roads. What are the new New York Traffic Laws in 2025? Stricter DWI Penalties “Forfeit After Four” Rule: If a driver has four or more alcohol- or drug-related [...]
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Helps After a Pedestrian Car Accident
On the morning of June 6, 2020, Karla was walking westbound at the intersection of Windsor Drive and Sand Creek Road in the town of Colonie, NY. She was in the crosswalk when she was struck by a car. The driver, who was working for [...]
New Year’s Resolution – Don’t Drink and Drive
As New Year’s Eve approaches, festivities are ramping up, but so are the risks associated with impaired driving. This New Year, make it a priority to stay safe and find a sober way home. Avoiding a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge keeps you and others [...]
Drinking and Driving in the Capital District on Thanksgiving Eve
Thanksgiving Eve, often called "Blackout Wednesday," remains one of the most dangerous nights of the year for drivers. Known as the #1 drinking night, this evening sees a surge in social gatherings, often involving alcohol, leading to a higher risk of impaired driving incidents. With [...]
New York’s License Plate Cover Ban
Here is a simple guide to help you understand the regulations on license plate covers and how they impact you as a driver. What is the license plate cover ban in New York? New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Law is clear about the visibility requirements [...]
How Does New York’s Automated Speeding Ticket System Work?
Navigating New York’s traffic laws can be tricky, especially when it comes to new Vehicle & Traffic Law (VTL) § 1180 sections on automated speeding ticket systems. Whether you are a driver trying to avoid penalties or just looking to stay informed, it is important [...]
