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…
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…
Echoing 2020, Police Use Rubber Bullets Against Protesters in Los Angeles
Weapons dubbed “less lethal” are once again being used in Los Angeles, this time against people…
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…