Several bus crashes in upstate New York over the last few years have been cause for…
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What Happens When a Judge Exerts Too Much Influence During Trial? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — August 19, 2024
In criminal trials, juries must reach unanimous verdicts, which means all jurors must find a defendant…
Construction Site Stairwell Slip and Fall Liability — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — December 30, 2021
Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere, and while some people may be able to…
People v. Anonymous Female, 143 Misc. 2d 197 (N.Y. City Ct. 1989) — New York Criminal Lawyer Blog 24/7 — January 31, 2024
Public lewdness, as defined by New York law, involves engaging in lewd behavior in a public…
When Will a Court Decide that Evidence of a Prior Crime is Admissible? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — August 26, 2024
In New York, the prosecution in a criminal case is generally unable to present evidence of…
New Distractions on the Road in White Plains and Around Upstate New York — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — January 7, 2022
Distracted driving is a significant cause of crashes, including fatal accidents, across the country. This type…
Criminal Case in New York Demonstrates Importance of Diligent and Detail-Oriented Representation
A September 2024 Grand Larceny case in New York demonstrates how crucial it is to carefully…
Jackknifing Accidents in Upstate New York — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — February 4, 2022
Recently, multiple tractor-trailer accidents in Westchester County have occurred. One tractor trailer left I-95 in New…
Court reviewed risk level assessment for sex offender registration. People v. Rhodehouse, 88 A.D.3d 1030 (N.Y. App. Div. 2011).
In New York, the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) requires individuals convicted of certain sex offenses…
New York Court Answers Question Regarding Sex Offender Registry in Opinion — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — September 9, 2024
A New York court recently issued an interesting opinion dealing with the sex offender registry, and…
Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — March 3, 2022
Although the number of traffic deaths had been falling since the late 1960s, a change attributed…
Case involving sexual assault and mistaken identity. People v. Hough, 159 Misc. 2d 997 (N.Y. Dist. Ct. 1994)
People v. Hough is about a sexual assault and mistaken belief. Mistaken belief refers to a…
First Degree v. Third Degree Assault in New York — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — September 16, 2024
When an individual is charged with assault, the proceedings can take many different forms. It can…
Upstate New York Police Department Sued for a Car Crash — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — April 19, 2022
Yonkers and its police department have been sued for a car crash that resulted in the…
Criminal Court considered whether to dismiss indecent exposure charges. People v. Orimogunje, 35 Misc. 3d 639 (N.Y. Crim. Ct. 2012)
Background FactsThe incident occurred on September 20, 2011, when a civilian witness noticed Lawrence Orimogunje sitting…
Using Psychological Tests as Evidence During Criminal Proceedings in New York — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — September 24, 2024
One set of tools that defendants can use throughout the course of their litigation is psychological…
Support for the New York Grieving Families Act — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — December 27, 2023
For two centuries, under New York’s wrongful death law, grieving families have been unable to sue…
Court considered whether evidence was sufficient to support a possesion of child pornography conviction. People v. Kent, 2012 N.Y. Slip Op. 3572 (N.Y. 2012)
Promoting and possessing sexual performances by a child in New York is a sex crime involving…
Probable Cause in New York Drug Cases When an Officer Cannot Confidently Identify the Object “Changing Hands”
When a police officer suspects that he witnesses the exchange of drugs for sale, can he…
Rising Number of Pedestrian Deaths at Night — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — December 28, 2023
Pedestrian deaths had been on a decline since 1980 onward. However, since 2009, there have been…