Generally, if the police search your car without a valid reason or your permission, they violate your constitutional rights. Per the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, you have protections against unlawful search and seizure, including to your vehicle. To make a traffic stop, police first have to suspect…
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It may be unfathomable to be accused of a crime you did not commit nor had anything to do with. Complicating matters, you have no guarantee that law enforcement will dismiss your charges or that a jury will acquit you. It is an unfortunate reality that being falsely accused can…
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If you watch any legal dramas, televised court hearings or even just the news, you have probably heard the phrase "contempt of court." Criminal contempt of court may seem like a fairly straightforward concept, but the reality could be different in a New York courtroom. If you would like to…
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Because you received one or more convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the court has suspended your New York driver's license. Unfortunately, the court did not simultaneously suspend your work, educational or medical obligations. Thankfully, New York does have a form of conditional license. For more…
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In the Empire State, robbery can be classified as a class B felony. Since robbery is a felony, you can expect a lengthy prison sentence, substantial fines and significant post-incarceration prohibitions if you sustain a conviction. Armed robbery will earn you an even harsher sentence. For more information about armed…
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In the Empire State and elsewhere in the United States, probable cause is the key issue in the arrest process. The police need probable cause to make an arrest or obtain an arrest warrant from a judge. But what is probable cause and when do police have it in New…
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