Can the Police Search My Vehicle if I Get Pulled Over for a Traffic Stop? In most instances, if you are stopped for a minor traffic offense, such as running a red light, speeding or passing a stop sign, the police cannot search your vehicle. [...]
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 [...]
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 for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 that [...]
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 [...]
Our Criminal Defense Lawyers Explain Double Jeopardy As President Trump left office, as is the case with many out-going presidents, he issued many pardons to various people convicted of federal crimes. One big name that received a pardon was Paul Manafort, who was convicted [...]
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