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Court Overturns Plea After Judge Inflates Maximum Sentence — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — March 21, 2025
When a judge warns that losing at trial could mean forty-five years behind bars for a…
Can a Police Officer Legally Question and Detain You in Your Driveway? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — March 14, 2025
In a recent case before a New York criminal court, a police officer followed a suspect…
When Does a Witness Qualify as an Expert in New York Criminal Cases? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — February 20, 2025
During litigation, it is common for one party to have an expert testify in support of…
When Can a Police Officer Legally Demand that an Occupant Step Out of His Parked Vehicle? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — March 7, 2025
In the state of New York, case law is clear that police officers have the right…
When Can Police Officers Legally Impound a Vehicle After a Traffic Stop? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — January 23, 2025
In some criminal cases, officers impound a suspect’s car after they conduct a traffic stop. Is…
When Should a Trial Attorney File a Motion to Suppress? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — February 6, 2025
As we have often discussed, one powerful tool that criminal defense attorneys can employ is the…
Can Minor Violations of Traffic Law Reasonably Lead to a Traffic Stop in New York? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — January 25, 2025
If you drive on the roads of New York, you are automatically susceptible to police-initiated traffic…
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…