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 [...]

This holiday weekend, police officers around the state will be out in full force.  Their mission? Seatbelt violations. May 19th through June 1st is National Seat Belt Enforcement Mobilization – an initiative run through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration meant to enforce the Click It or Ticket campaign.  It is [...]

On April 22, 2014 the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Navarette v. California that a traffic stop based on an anonymous 911 tip was permissible because it provided the police with reasonable suspicion that the driver of the vehicle was intoxicated.  The decision stems from [...]

In New York State the rules of the road are contained in the Vehicle and Traffic Law. If a person is convicted of breaking one of these rules, it can have serious consequences which include fines, possible jail time, points on a driving record and [...]

In New York, all civil actions must be pursued within a set period of time. This is known as a statute of limitations. In most cases, if the injured party fails to bring a case within the time limit, then the action cannot be pursued. [...]

Recently, in East Lansing, Michigan, a pothole repair crew got stuck….in a pothole. Although this may be humorous and ironic, it brings up a reminder for our readers.  Each spring many new potholes are exposed and sidewalks crumbled by the thawing ice, snow, and salt [...]