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Category: Criminal Law


How a Booze-Fueled Bon Voyage Can Turn into a BUI: What New York State Boaters Need to Know

With summer kicking off and the public eager to resume normalcy following the COVID-19 shutdowns, it is anticipated that many New Yorkers will turn to boating this summer season…

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St. Patrick’s Day and DWIs | What’s Your Luck With Law Enforcement?

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the leading holidays when it comes to DWIs and accidents, and with one-third of all vehicle-related fatalities in the U.S. being attributed to drunk…

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“Truth in Vaccination” Bill Seeks to Improve State Response to False Vaccination Records

On December 22, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation focused on improving New York’s response to the continued threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. While much…

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How Will the Legalization of Marijuana Impact My Criminal Record?

Back in March, former Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York State Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana for…

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THC you later: New York’s marijuana legislation may include plans to clear past convictions

You’re not ganja believe this. The past, low-level marijuana convictions of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers could go up in smoke once adult recreational marijuana is legal…

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You survived the trauma of sexual assault, but what do you do next?

After the trauma of a sexual assault, you may be suffering in many ways and unsure what to do next. You may have a dizzying amount of questions, such as how to report the crime,…

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Yes, it’s legal in Canada, but serious consequences await those trying to bring cannabis across the border

So much for a Canadian Rocky Mountain high! Although the United States and Canada may be involved in many joint endeavors, Americans rolling back from Canada may find border…

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Parolees are not the only New Yorkers who will benefit from expanded voting rights

The recent executive order granting parolees in New York State the right to vote may do more than enfranchise formerly incarcerated individuals. The executive order reduces the…

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Setting the record straight: Video interrogations tell it like it is

  The chances of ensuring the reliability of evidence at trial and guarding against false confessions are improving in New York State, thanks to a new law requiring video…

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Let’s Go to the Video: Modern Technology and Youth Crimes

Police body camera footage is an increasingly important piece of evidence in criminal type cases. This goes for both the prosecution, in Family Court known as the Presentment…

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