New York “Pot Mom” sentenced to time served
New York residents may recall the media furor surrounding the 2013 arrest of a Westchester mother for allegedly running a large-scale marijuana growing and distribution operation out of a warehouse...
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The push for marijuana legalization
April 20th has long been an unofficial holiday for marijuana enthusiasts and advocates. A poll released in April 2016 says that 56 percent of Americans believe that marijuana should be legal. This...
DEA may drop marijuana from class of most dangerous drugs
New York is one of several states in which medical marijuana is legal, and now the Drug Enforcement Administration is considering dropping it from its list of the most dangerous drugs. These are...
The relationship between a driver’s BAC level and a DUI charge
A routine stop of a motorist on a New York street for a minor traffic violation can quickly escalate into much more serious charges if the police officer suspects that the person was driving while...
New York man faces shoplifting charges
A 24-year-old New York man is facing charges for conspiracy to commit shoplifting and shoplifting after an incident that occurred on March 16. Employees at the Milltown Home Depot said that a man...
The different types of domestic abuse
Many New Yorkers believe that domestic abuse only involves physical violence. While physical violence is a form of abuse, it is merely one of many tactics that abusers may use on their victims....
New York DMV’s facial recognition software gets upgrade
This year, the Department of Motor Vehicles instituted software changes to its facial recognition program. The program targets individuals who are attempting to obtain or renew invalid or fraudulent...
Woman driving with tree in grille arrested on DUI charge
In New York, driving while intoxicated is taken very seriously by law enforcement with harsh penalties in the event of a conviction. Many of these cases come about as part of a checkpoint, after an...
The many losses that stem from a drunk driving conviction
Imagine that you're driving home after having dinner with a friend when you see red flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. For anyone, being pulled over by a police officer is a nerve wracking...
Despite pledges, minorities in NYC continue to be targeted for low-level drug offenses
For decades, marijuana’s inclusion on the federal government's list of Schedule 1 controlled substances has been the subject of much debate and controversy. In more recent years, the possible...