Pocket knives, box cutters, and other kinds of small blades can be found at almost all hardware stores across New York, and yet, if an individual is caught carrying one, they can be arrested and convicted for criminal possession of a weapon. Since the 1950’s, [...]

As the last Monday in May approaches quickly we can already smell the crackling charcoal and splashes of chlorinated pool-water. Though most of us focus our attention on backyard parties or a day off from work, it’s still important to remember the true meaning of [...]

The 11th Annual Adirondack Sports Summer Expo kicked off this weekend and signified the beginning of outdoor activities for many. Also kicking off this spring is a new website created by LaMarche Safranko Law called pedbikelaw.com. At LaMarche Safranko Law, we are lawyers who are also exercise [...]

Recently, an 80-year old man in Canada was pulled over for driving his car like this.  He explained to officers that he was simply too weak to clear the 8 inches of snow off his vehicle before driving. Fortunately for this man nobody was hurt [...]

Earlier today, one of the two men charged with the murder of local hairdresser Jacquelyn Porreca rejected a plea deal that was made by the District Attorney’s office. In a criminal prosecution, it is common for the District Attorney’s office to offer to reduce the [...]

A man in a Tim Horton’s drive-thru got a little more than TimBits™ and coffee when he was idling in his car waiting to pay for his food.  A police officer issued a distracted driving ticket (equivalent of cell phone ticket) to the man for [...]