It should come as no surprise that a financial, tourism and retail center of the world has its share of shoplifting. From food to fine jewelry, stores across New York City take measures to guard against theft. New York law treats shoplifting seriously, as well. There...
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Public intoxication is no longer a crime in NYC
Neither is public urination. But . . . don't do either. On Tuesday, June 13, New York City lessened some of the penalties associated with public drinking and public urination. The measures are intended to reduce the backlog of criminal cases that are crowding NYC...
Failing to install an ignition interlock after a DWI is a crime
Under New York state law (“Leandra’s Law”), all people convicted of a driving while intoxicated charge must install an ignition interlock device in all vehicles they own or operate. It is a crime to drive without an ignition interlock device when...
Multiple DWI convictions can lead to a lifetime driving ban
Multiple DWIs may continue to lead to a lifetime driver’s licenses revocation, according to a new decision by New York’s highest court. The New York Court of Appeals recently heard a case about the Department of Motor Vehicle’s policy of refusing to...
Convictions Based On Faulty Hair Analysis Under Review
Despite all the CSI crime shows on TV that hype definitive laboratory evidence, science isn’t always an exact science. In fact, several types of evidence have been proven to be faulty and one of the core problems is that it takes fallible human judgement to make...
More New Yorkers will be able to seal previous convictions
Recently, New York lawmakers increased the age of criminal responsibility to 18. While this proposal received significant media coverage, a lesser-known part of that bill may nonetheless have greater ramifications, particularly for people who have criminal convictions...
A defendant’s silence used as evidence
When arrested, it is imperative to remain silent. Most people are familiar with the part of the Miranda warning that notes, "Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law." For those accused of a crime, a recent decision highlights the fact that it really...