New York Court Rules that Lower Court Reasonably Denied Defendant’s Motion to Suppress — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — January 16, 2025

In a recent gun case before the New York Appellate Division, First Department, the defendant asked…

Unhappy with Your Current Attorney? Steps to Take When You Need a Change

When choosing a personal injury attorney to handle your case, there are various criteria you should…

The Emergency Doctrine as Reason for a Police Officer to Search Private Property — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — January 9, 2025

In a recent New York gun case, the Court upheld a warrantless search of a defendant’s…

When Can a New York Police Officer Pull You Over for a Traffic Stop? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — December 26, 2024

Most drivers are aware that under certain circumstances, a police officer is authorized to pull over…

The Unappreciated Role of the Insurance Defense Attorney

It’s easy to fall into the trap of demonizing the lawyers on the other side. I’ll…

The Unappreciated Role of the Insurance Defense Attorney

It’s easy to fall into the trap of demonizing the lawyers on the other side. I’ll…

The Importance of Credibility During Suspect Identification — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — December 19, 2024

Recently a juvenile who was adjudicated a Juvenile Delinquent in Family Court recently won an appeal. …

Can a Police Officer Lie to Elicit a Confession from a Suspect in New York? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — December 5, 2024

In a recent criminal case before a New York court, the defendant appealed her conviction for…

New York Defendant Unsuccessfully Argues to Overturn Drug Convictions — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — December 12, 2024

Recently, a New York defendant in a drug case, appealed his convictions before the Appellate Division,…

Florida attorney general sues Snap, claiming harm to children

The suit claims the social media platform is violating a new state law By Mark Huffman…

The Difficulty of Overturning the Denial of a Motion to Suppress in New York Criminal Courts — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — November 30, 2024

In a New York criminal case, an experienced criminal defense lawyer will often file what’s called…

Destruction of Surveillance Video During New York Criminal Proceedings — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — November 23, 2024

Video evidence has become increasingly common and increasingly important in criminal cases.  In New York, criminal…

Understanding the Right to Represent Yourself in New York — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — November 17, 2024

In both the state of New York and the United States more broadly, criminal defendants have…

How Difficult Is it for New York Defendants to Argue Insufficiency of Evidence After Trial? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — November 10, 2024

Sometimes, if a jury finds a defendant guilty of a crime like sexual assault or any…

The Importance of Putting Forward Sufficient Evidence During Your Criminal Case — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — October 21, 2024

The United States Constitution provides that the defendant has no duty to present any evidence showing…

Arguing Misidentification in New York Cases Involving Violent Crimes — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — October 28, 2024

If you have been charged with a violent crime in New York, including assault, assault and…

What is NY TAC Defense, and Why Every New York Gun Owner Needs It — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — November 3, 2024

Protecting your rights starts before you ever need to use your firearm. If you own a…

Step-by-Step Car Accident Guide | Injury Attorney Long Island

15 Apr What to Do After a Car Accident on Long Island: A Step-by-Step Guide Car…

New York Case Highlights the Importance of Experience with Criminal Procedure — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — August 12, 2024

As we have written extensively, discovery is a large part of the criminal process.  In a…

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…

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 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…