LaMarche Safranko Blog
New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen Explained by our NY State Criminal Defense Attorneys
6-3 ruling Striking Down New York’s “proper cause” requirement for concealed carry: What does the decision mean? Prior to this decision, New York required “proper cause,” to grant a concealed carry handgun license, which required a showing of more than a general desire for self-protection [...]
Five Things To Know About The New Parole Rules Under “Less Is More”
Passed in 2021 year, and taking effect in March 2022, are sweeping changes to New York’s parole/community supervision laws. Collectively called “Less is More”, this legislation amends multiple sections of the Executive and Penal laws, aimed at ending supervision sooner, and removing harsh punishments [...]
What Is A Public Defender And How Are They Different Than A Private Attorney?
Bad news, you’ve just been arrested. As the friendly police officer officer gently guides you into the backseat of his police cruiser, he begins reading you those famous words that you’ve heard so often on your favorite crime TV shows. “You have the right [...]
Will I Go To Jail At My Next Court Date?
Appearing in court can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Perhaps the worst feeling is not knowing whether you could end up in jail. While obviously a scary potential, incarceration usually only occurs at specific times that you will know about in advance [...]
What Happens At My Next Court Date?
One of the most common questions asked by new clients is: what is going to happen at my next court appearance? The answer to that question largely depends on the particular facts and circumstances unique to your case. However, below are some common scenarios [...]
What Will Happen to my Professional License if I am Disciplined in New York?
The New York State Department of Education (NYSED) licenses and oversees over 50 different professions.* The Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) is the part of NYSED which investigates and prosecutes reports of professional misconduct. It is important to know that regardless of any initial appearance [...]
Legislation Allowing Criminal Defendant’s to Reapply for Youthful Offender Sealing Years After Their Original Conviction
For many previously unsuccessful Youthful Offender applicants, their prospects for a fresh start improved on November 2, 2021. On that date, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation designed to allow an offender who had previously been denied YO status the opportunity to reapply [...]
5 Things To Consider When Your Kid Is Arrested
The only thing more terrifying than being arrested yourself is learning that your child has been arrested. You will be worried, anxious, and scared about what this will mean for their promising future. It is crucial that you speak with a lawyer as quickly as [...]
Are The Results Of My Alcohol Breath Test Accurate?
Five Potential Problems With Your DWI/DUI Breath Test Result If you’ve been charged with driving while intoxicated, New York’s phrasing for driving under the influence, it’s very likely you provided the police with a breath test sample that allegedly measured how much you had to [...]
Five Things To Know When The Police Want To Talk To You
There is a common phrase used by our criminal defense firm when meeting with people – None of our clients have ever been convicted by not talking to the police. There are few things in the law that are absolutes, but this is one of [...]
