What is geofencing? Geofencing is a location-based technology that creates a virtual boundary, or “geofence”, around an area such as a home, business, neighborhood, or public event at a certain point in time. Can the police create a geofence to track me? Maybe. Law enforcement now has the capability to create a [...]
It Is Ethical For A Defendant To Donate to a Charitable Organization As Part Of A Plea Bargain: NYSBA Ethics Opinion 770 In the criminal justice system, plea bargaining discussions happen in nearly every case. Practically speaking, a plea bargain balances efficiency, fairness, and [...]
Albany County Sheriff's office arrested a 15-year-old after he was allegedly found with a loaded 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun. He was charged with one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and was arraigned in Albany County Family Court. While possessing a [...]
Recently an individual from Clifton Park, New York was arrested and accused by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office of altering her paychecks from her place of employment. The defendant faces numerous charges including larceny and forgery charges. If the allegations are proven beyond a reasonable [...]
The legal age to bet on horse racing is 18 years old. If you are under 18 and place a bet, and the track finds out about it, you are likely to be permanently removed from the track as the Gaming Commission will penalize [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Can my teen drive after 9:00 p.m. on a junior license coming from a school event in upstate New York? If your teen has a junior license, s/he cannot drive unsupervised after 9:00 p.m. If your teen is driving on a junior license after 9:00 [...]
Disorderly Conduct describes behavior that is considered to be disruptive, unruly, or offensive in a public setting. It can include a broad range of actions including public intoxication, fighting, disturbing the peace, loitering, making excessive noise, and use of offensive language or gestures. How Serious [...]
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