Rape in the third degree in New York occurs when a person engages in sexual intercourse…
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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…
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…