Very often in a criminal matter, when a person is arraigned before a judge, the judge will issue what is called an “Order of Protection” or sometimes
The Grey Area of Mental Illness
Over the past year or so I've handled about a dozen cases that involved mental illness as a major aspect of the case. To be clear, I'm differentiating
The DMV 3 in 25 Years Revocation Rule: Constitutional? Political? Both or Neither?
Lately I’ve had a few clients who are dealing with the NY DMV 3 in 25 rule. If you’ve never heard of this rule, let me give you a quick run-down. If
The Albany County DWI Policy: An exercise in confusion
Around the State, many counties have a standard DWI policy that dictates the terms of a plea bargain for a person charged with DWI. In most counties
Officer: If it’s okay with you, I’m just gonna look through the car? You: Noooope
WHY CONSENTING TO A SEARCH OF YOUR CAR WILL NOT HELP YOU You can tell the officer whichever way you prefer… my favorite is the Bill Lumberg. “I’m