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 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…