A man was arrested for alleged burglary and violation of a protective order, among other charges, in Pleasant Valley, New York. Violating an order of protection in the state can lead to further legal trouble and penalties for anyone facing domestic violence allegations.   New York State Police said Russell J. Hines, 45, unlawfully entered…

On this episode of Justice, One Client at a Time, we look at the variety of crimes that can fall under domestic violence, such as stalking, assault, harassment, and more.

Recreational marijuana has remained illegal in New York up until recently. Anyone found possessing even a small amount of the drug was at risk of facing fines and jail time. However, the passage of a new bill that loosens New York’s marijuana laws signals some significant changes. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and…

A 44-year-old man was arrested for the aggravated sexual assault of a New York woman. The alleged incident occurred while she was sleeping in a parked vehicle. Along with two counts of aggravated sexual assault, Juan Gonzalez-Fuentes was charged with kidnapping, burglary, carjacking and aggravated sexual criminal contact. The 26-year-old woman was sleeping in a…