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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…
Workplace Recordings and Eavesdropping: Limiting Criminal and Legal Liabilities
1. Introduction The ubiquity of smartphones and sensitive security cameras have made audio recording in the…
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…
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…
Six Essential Strategies for Government Contractors Responding to Criminal Investigations
In honor of the recent release of the 6th edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook,…
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…
Bad Apple: Company faces a criminal contempt probe
Judge finds Apple willfully defied an App Store antitrust ruling By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May…
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,…
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…