In a ground-breaking documentary, HBO Films presented the film “Gideon’s Army”. The movie follows three public defenders in Georgia and Florida and provides an inside look into the criminal defense system and those that represent indigent defendants. One of the … Read More
In United States v. Anderson, the Second Circuit of the US Court of Appeals has significantly reduced the burden of proof regarding drug conspiracy and possession charges. In Anderson, a case decided by the Court on March 4, 2014, the defendant was … Read More
Tagged Drug Crimes |If you are convicted of a moving violation, the New York State DMV will assess points to your driver’s license. The calculation of your point total only includes points received in the past 18 months. PLEASE NOTE: The DMV calculates … Read More
This is a traffic ticket issued by the NYS Police: Upper Left Portion As you can see, this section details your “pedigree” information, such as your name, address, date of birth, driver’s license number and information about the vehicle you … Read More
In a monumental decision today by the New York State Court of Appeals, the Court reversed a conviction based upon the use of a video of the defendant’s day’s long interrogation, because the police engaged in a marathon of cajoling … Read More
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