Can You Fight a Rolling Stop Ticket?
New York law requires that drivers who approach a stop sign come to a complete stop first before proceeding. However, many drivers only slow down and then keep moving. This is known as a “rolling stop” and it is considered a moving violation that can result in a law enforcement officer issuing...
How Social Media Can Impact Your Criminal Defense
In the digital age, social media has become a central aspect of life, impacting everything from relationships to professional reputation. However, social media can also significantly influence criminal defense cases, with posts, messages, and images used as evidence in court. Both defendants...
How Do Cell Phone Tickets Affect Your License?
Although New York prohibits the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle, not all drivers take this law seriously. However, the state is committed to cracking down on distracted driving and recognizes that a major culprit is cell phone use. A conviction brings potentially serious legal and financial penalties.
Can You Get a Marijuana Conviction Expunged?
Around our country, state after state is legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. New York is no different. As of 2021, it has been legal to possess marijuana for recreational use up to a certain amount. While many are happy with this, for those convicted of marijuana-related crimes before this law went...
Can You Get Your Traffic Ticket Dismissed in Nassau County?
You may be able to get a traffic ticket dismissed in Nassau County, but the outcome depends on the facts, the evidence, and the policies of the local court. Many drivers pay a ticket without realizing that doing so counts as a guilty plea. Challenging the charge, negotiating a reduction, or questioning...
New York’s Proposed Lower BAC Limit: 2026 Update
In 2023, New York lawmakers introduced a bill to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit from .08 to .05. The goal was to reduce alcohol-related crashes, but the proposal raised major concerns about fairness, accuracy, and the risk of convicting drivers who weren’t actually impaired.
This...
How Do I Find the Best Criminal Lawyer in New York
If you already understand the importance of having an excellent attorney when you’re facing a criminal charge,...
Revenge Porn Law In NY- Penal law Section 245.15
On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed a law, Senate Bill S1719C (A5981), which “establishes the crime of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image” (a/k/a “revenge porn”).
The legislation, inter alia, amends the Penal Law by adding a new section (§ 245.15), titled “Unlawful...
Nassau County, NY Traffic Ticket Lawyer
Most traffic citations are issued by officers with the Nassau County Police Department or by New York State Troopers. Citations can also be issued by other police departments. Traffic infractions are usually not criminal charges, although more serious traffic violations can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Certain types of...