New York's Highest Court Delivers Major Win to the Accused In what is considered a major win for those accused of crimes in New York, the New York Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court, ruled on December 14, 2023, that a discovery failure by the government should result in dismissal of a case in [...]
If you were to cross into New York State with a firearm, you could potentially face legal consequences if you do not comply with New York's firearm laws. New York has some of the most restrictive firearm laws in the United States, particularly in regard to handguns. If you bring a firearm into New York [...]
If your child brings a weapon to school, it is a very serious matter. Not only can your child face expulsion from school, but they could also face criminal charges. In such a situation, it is important to hire a criminal defense attorney to represent your child and protect their legal rights in both the [...]
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. A search under these circumstances would be a violation of [...]
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 to obtain a permit for carry outside the home other [...]
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 a variety of technical violations. While these changes are far-reaching, [...]
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 to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used [...]
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 of the court date. It is important to keep in touch [...]
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 may help give you a better understanding of what will [...]
For many previously unsuccessful Youthful Offender applicants, their prospects for a fresh start improved on November 2, 2021. On that date, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation designed to allow an offender who had previously been denied YO status the opportunity to reapply to have their record sealed, provided that the defendant meets certain [...]
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