New York Drivers Beware: School Bus and School Zone Violations Come With Steep Penalties
Back-to-school means more than crowded roads and early morning traffic. It also marks a time when students will be walking to school, crossing busy streets, and boarding school…
New York Criminal Cases and Social Media: When Online Posts Become Evidence
In today’s digital world, social media activity can create a permanent record for users with consequences that extend beyond the online world and into the courtroom. In New…
I Got Arrested: What Are My Rights in New York State?
An arrest can be one of the most stressful and overwhelming experiences a person will ever face. In the moments after being taken into custody, it is easy to feel confused about…
Don’t Let a Booze-Filled Summer Boat Outing Turn into a ‘BUI’ or Worse
New York State is home to more than 7,500 lakes, ponds and reservoirs and over 70,000 miles of rivers and streams, according to the New York State Department of Environmental…
Don’t Let a Drunk Driving Charge Ruin Your Summer Celebrations
While Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off summer celebrations, motorists should remember to drive responsibly not only during the summer months, but at all times.…
The Difference Between Title IX Investigations and School Discipline Proceedings in New York State
Title IX investigations in New York State and school discipline proceedings are distinct legal processes that operate under different frameworks, applying different standards of…
Don’t Risk the Luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day by Driving Drunk
While St. Patrick’s Day is one of the nation’s most popular holidays, it is one of the deadliest on the roads. St. Patrick’s Day is largely celebrated with festive…
My Spouse Gave Me a Sexually Transmitted Disease: Is It Domestic Violence? Does It Impact My Divorce Agreement?
A recent ruling by a judge in New York state determined that giving your spouse a sexually transmitted disease (STD), also known as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), is a…
What New York Drivers Need to Know About the DMV’s New Point System
New York state drivers should be aware that the Department of Motor Vehicles is changing its “point” system and increasing the point values for many traffic infractions. The…
Parents Take Action Against School District ‘Timeout’ Boxes
The parents of students with special needs placed in so-called “timeout” boxes in an upstate New York school district, as recently reported in the media, are outraged. And…