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DNA evidence is mostly accurate

Since it was discovered, DNA evidence has changed criminal justice proceedings in New York significantly. People may hear stories about people who have had old convictions overturned thanks to new DNA evidence coming to light. However, it's important to know that DNA...

Estate Planning During the Pandemic in New York State

COVID-19 and Estate Planning During these difficult times many people are worried that their estate plans are too little too late, or nonexistent. You can use this time to review your financial accounts and to insure your properties are properly titled for future...

Driving under the influence of … prescription medication?

Americans rely on prescription medication for countless reasons from controlling a deadly heart condition to managing pain relief after a major surgery. The strength and side-effects of these medications have reached the point where they can alter perceptions or dull...

Get help if you’re accused of possessing drugs

You never expected a cop to stop you while you were walking home. You also didn't expect that they'd be with their police dog. It might have just been a coincidence, but when they were speaking with you, the dog started to alert the officer to something in your...

Driving with a suspended license? You could face trouble

Suspensions can be definite or indefinite in New York. A definite suspension has a beginning and end date, so you know exactly when you can drive again. Indefinite suspensions are just that. The court will decide if and when you can regain your license after you take...

Mandatory arrests come into play during domestic disputes

You and your spouse were sitting at home without any trouble, but then they started insinuating that you weren't paying enough attention to them. You began to argue, and they jumped out at you as if to hurt you. In response, you also lashed out, but you ended up...

Prescription drug crimes can get you in trouble with the law

You have always needed specific medications to handle your chronic illness. You never worried about it, and you were able to get them when you needed them. Over time, your illness improved. That meant that you weren't using your medications as often as you used to....

DUI statistics: Men versus women

Many adults like to go out and drink. They might drink at a club, have a few drinks with dinner or go to a barbecue and drink with friends. In the majority of scenarios, drinking isn't a big deal. It lightens the mood and people enjoy themselves. The problem with...

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We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...

Professional claims shoplifting is an addiction

Over the years, the courts have started to offer different options to those struggling with addiction. People can often use drug courts, for instance, to seek treatment rather than jail time. The idea is simple: If someone uses drugs because they are addicted, they...

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