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The Apple Watch – A New Way to Get a 5 Point Traffic Ticket

The much anticipated Apple Watch is a few weeks from making its debut in the United States.  With the new device, people will be able to do a host of new things, including pay for a meal with a wave of the wrist, unlocking car [...]

The Apple Watch – A New Way to Get a 5 Point Traffic Ticket2015-04-09T14:31:51+00:00

End Distracted Driving

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) every two minutes a person is injured in a drunk driving crash.  This amounts to roughly 2000 people a day, or about 263,000 people a year.  http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/812013.pdf. While an incredibly high statistic, the injuries from drunk driving pale [...]

End Distracted Driving2015-03-31T14:32:51+00:00

Digital Kidnapping-What You Should Know

It is not uncommon these days for a proud parent to snap a photo of their child and upload it to a social media site to share with friends and family.  However, recently, a new and bizarre trend has developed on the internet called “Digital [...]

Digital Kidnapping-What You Should Know2015-03-10T14:34:34+00:00

Car Crash Deaths are Declining

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the chances of dying in a car crash in a late model vehicle have fallen over a third in the last three years. According to the Institute, this is owed in huge part to new designs, safety technology, and on-board computers [...]

Car Crash Deaths are Declining2015-01-30T14:35:24+00:00

A dog bit me…who is responsible?

Recently in College Springs Iowa, a 7 year old boy was viciously attacked by two dogs. Unfortunately, this story is not an isolated incident. It’s not surprising to hear that children may be the most at risk population to suffer serious dog bite injuries. http://m.timesunion.com/local/article/Schenectady-dog-bite-victim-recovering-5615447.php In [...]

A dog bit me…who is responsible?2015-01-29T14:36:35+00:00

Northeast Winter Driving Safety Tips

Please be mindful that driving in the winter in the northeast can be especially hazardous because of precipitation and cold weather. To avoid unnecessary risks, drivers should be mindful of the following: – Gentle on the gas pedal. Always accelerate and decelerate slowly when driving [...]

Northeast Winter Driving Safety Tips2015-01-23T14:37:36+00:00

2014 Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Update

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 [...]

2014 Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Update2014-10-27T14:45:26+00:00

Boating Laws

This Monday is Labor Day, one of the last long weekends of the summer.  Many will be out enjoying the beautiful weather on a boat and we want to provide some important information about boating laws. Operating a boat while intoxicated is a crime in [...]

Boating Laws2014-08-29T14:49:50+00:00

Bicycle Safety

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 [...]

Bicycle Safety2014-07-23T14:50:53+00:00

Supreme Court of the United States Scores One For Privacy Rights

“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 [...]

Supreme Court of the United States Scores One For Privacy Rights2014-06-26T14:52:10+00:00
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