Archive: 2018
All criminal defendants in New York have a constitutional right to a fair trial. But a fair trial requires prosecutors who act fairly and in accordance with the law, applicable rules of procedure, and...
As a parent, getting a phone call telling you that your child has been seriously hurt is one of your worst nightmares. Closely following is a call telling you that your child has been arrested and...
Is Spanking Your Child Against the Law in New York?
Being a parent isn’t easy. For all of the joys your kids bring, it is a full-time job to keep them safe and out of trouble and help them build the character, attitudes, and habits that will serve...
The opioid epidemic is ravaging the nation, and New York is not immune to its deadly and devastating effects. 175 Americans die from opioid overdoses every day in the United States. In 2016, the...
It is the rare person who hasn’t said a mean or rude thing from time to time. When you say such words to a telemarketer, a person who cuts you off in traffic, or even a friend or family member, it...
You are driving home after having a few drinks with friends. You think you’re okay to drive, but you also think that you may have had one too many and could be over the New York legal limit for...
If you are charged with a crime in New York and have the opportunity to have a lawyer defend you for free, it may seem like an offer you can’t refuse. After all, hiring a private New York criminal...
There are thousands of criminal defense attorneys in New York City. All of them share certain fundamental characteristics: they all graduated from law school, they all passed the bar exam, and they...
As of October 2017, New York CPL 160.59 allows people who have been convicted in no more than two cases (only one of which can be a felony) to ask a court to seal certain New York convictions so long...
Why You Should Never Consent to a Search of Your Vehicle
Under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, you are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by the police. For most people, the first time they may need to truly understand their...