For two centuries, under New York’s wrongful death law, grieving families have been unable to sue…
Category: Criminal Law FAQs
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…
Is It Legal to Record a Threatening Roommate in a New York Homeless Shelter? — New York Criminal Lawyer Blog 24/7 — December 4, 2024
Living in a homeless shelter can present numerous challenges, including sharing close quarters with individuals who…
When Can a Police Officer Legally Frisk a Suspect in New York? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — October 8, 2024
We have written extensively about the rights of citizens involved in street encounters with the police…
What to Do After a White Plains Car Accident? — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — November 27, 2024
Recently, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law important road safety rules that extend red…
How Someone with a Lengthy Criminal History Can Pass Background Checks in New York — New York Criminal Lawyer Blog 24/7 — December 5, 2024
Navigating the complexities of criminal records and background checks can be particularly challenging for individuals with…
New York Court Denies Defendant’s Request to Suppress Evidence of Drugs in Controlled Substance Case
In a recent drug case before the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, the defendant asked…
Court concluded that defendant’s actions were indeed forcible touching. People v. Gowdy, 2013 NY Slip Op 50263(U)
Forcible touching in New York refers to the act of intentionally and forcibly touching another person’s…