Recent Blog Posts
Can Parents Face Consequences For Their Children’s Car Accidents In New York?
If your child has caused a serious crash in New York, you might be held responsible. This was recently made clear when parents in New York were sentenced for a fatal crash caused by their child. Could you face the same penalty for a serious crash caused by your teen? What if your child… Read More »
New Jersey DWI With Kids In The Car: Understand The Consequences
A DWI in New Jersey is bad enough, but what happens if you were driving with kids in your car? Suddenly, this situation becomes much more serious according to New Jersey law – and it makes sense to understand the potential consequences. That being said, fighting these charges is still possible – and you… Read More »
New York Man Faces Life In Prison For Witness Retaliation
In its most simple form, assault is a serious crime in New York – and it can lead to a year in jail. However, the penalties for assaulting someone depend heavily on the specific circumstances of each case. These factors include not only the presence of deadly weapons and injuries, but also the identity… Read More »
Fighting A Ticket In New York Could Keep Your Insurance Low
Many New Yorkers might be reluctant to fight their tickets. After all, these legal procedures can be time-consuming and tiresome. You might want to simply pay your ticket and “get it over with.” But what if fighting your ticket could dramatically lower your monthly insurance costs? This adds another element to traffic law that… Read More »
Federal Government Makes Rockland County Drug Treatment Court More Accessible
Drug treatment court is a positive option for many defendants. It is a well-known fact that many incarcerated criminals face addiction issues. In fact, many of these individuals are behind bars specifically because of their addictions. Some committed crimes to fuel their substance abuse, while others were arrested for possession. The authorities recognize that… Read More »
How To Obtain Footage Of Your Arrest In New Jersey
Defendants may wish to obtain footage of their own arrests for various reasons in New Jersey. Perhaps most obviously, they may want to point out misconduct or constitutional violations committed by the arresting officers. Perhaps you believe that during your arrest, an officer planted evidence at the crime scene. Maybe you believe that you… Read More »
What Does The Sixth Amendment Give Me In A Rockland County Criminal Case?
If you have been charged with a crime in New York, you should become familiar with the Sixth Amendment. This important aspect of the US Constitution can help – whether you’re facing shoplifting, theft, possession, or assault charges in Rockland County. If you understand the Sixth Amendment, you can fight your charges with greater… Read More »
Cannabis Crackdown Sparks Constitutional Concerns In New York
In May of 2024, Mayor Adams launched “Operation Padlock,” a sweeping task force designed to crack down on illegal marijuana sales in New York. This initiative has confused many, as marijuana is mostly legal in the State of New York for personal use. It is also legal for licensed dispensaries to sell cannabis in… Read More »
Do You Get A Separate Charge For Each Injured Person After A New Jersey DWI?
You may have heard that New Jersey is one of the few states with no criminal laws against driving while intoxicated (DWI). Although it’s true that the Garden State has decriminalized drunk driving, this is only the case if you committed an offense with no aggravating factors. If you injure someone while driving drunk,… Read More »
What Is The Penalty For Squatting In New York?
Squatters occupy residences that they do not own or rent. Often, these individuals live inside vacant properties that no one is using. In their minds, it doesn’t make sense to allow these homes to sit empty when so many people struggle to find shelter in New York. But is squatting illegal in New York?… Read More »
