In a recent case before a New York criminal court, a police officer followed a suspect…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…