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…

A Call for Comfort Brought the Police Instead. Now the Solution Is in Danger.

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988…

Upstate New York Police Department Sued for a Car Crash — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — April 19, 2022

Yonkers and its police department have been sued for a car crash that resulted in the…

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…