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Summer on the Water Comes With Real Legal Risk

A New York Guide to BWI Charges Warm weather pulls thousands of New Yorkers toward lakes, rivers, and the coast each June, and roughly 439,000 powerboats sit registered statewide, ready for the season. A cooler of drinks often rides along, which draws heavy patrol attention the moment waterways fill. If an officer has accused you…
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Under Investigation for a White Collar Crime? Here Are 6 Mistakes That Can Make Things Worse

White-collar criminal investigations rarely begin with an arrest. More often, they start with an unexpected phone call from an investigator, a subpoena asking for documents, or a request to “answer a few questions.” By the time many people realize they are under scrutiny, they have already made decisions that complicate their situation. Whether the investigation…
A New York domestic violence accusation or arrest can impact much more than a person's criminal case. An accusation can lead to Family Court issues.

How Domestic Violence Cases Can Expand Beyond Criminal Court in New York

A New York domestic violence accusation or arrest can impact much more than a person’s criminal case. An accusation can lead to Family Court issues involving protection orders, custody battles, divorce, and other collateral consequences. If you are facing a domestic violence accusation, you should contact a reputable New York criminal defense attorney as soon…
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When the Algorithm Gets It Wrong: Facial Recognition, False Arrests, and Your Rights in New York

You did nothing wrong. You were nowhere near the scene. Yet, law enforcement shows up at your door because a piece of software flagged your face as a match. It sounds like something out of a thriller, but cases like this are appearing with increasing frequency across the United States, and New York is no…