Think Before You Post: Social Media and Criminal Cases
Sep 23, 2025
What you post online today might be used against you in court tomorrow. Your Posts Are Never Really Private Police regularly monitor social media during investigations. A tagged photo, an angry tweet,...
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What to Do After a Construction Site Fall Injury
Sep 16, 2025
Falls are the leading cause of death on construction sites. If you've been injured in a fall at work, you may have more legal options than just workers' compensation. Beyond Workers' Compensation Most...
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DWI vs. DWAI in New York: What's the Difference?
Sep 09, 2025
There are two basic charges for impaired driving in New York State, and each has its own set of punishments. Drivers who have to deal with the state's legal system need to know these differences. Driv...
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What Every Parent Should Know About New York's Car Seat Laws
Sep 02, 2025
In New York, keeping kids safe in cars isn’t just a good idea—it’s the law! While these rules can seem a bit confusing at first, breaking them down makes it much easier to understand and follow. The F...
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Dog Bite Liability Between Friends and Neighbors
Aug 26, 2025
Although the attack by a dog is a traumatic experience, many victims are hesitant to pursue legal action when the dog belongs to a person they know, despite the fact that they are confronting escalati...
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Social Media Evidence in Criminal Proceedings
Aug 19, 2025
Social media sites have changed the way authorities look into crimes in big ways. Law enforcement organizations increasingly regularly look at digital traces as part of their investigations, which mea...
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New York's Stance on Larceny and Retail Theft Laws and Penalties
Aug 14, 2025
New York State has implemented strict laws to combat retail theft, with significant penalties that affect anyone facing charges in areas like Orange County and the Hudson Valley. Understanding these s...
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New York's Elder Parole Bill Seeks to Balance Justice with Reality
Aug 12, 2025
New York's correctional system is facing a rising problem: an aging prison population that needs more and more expensive care while constituting less and less of a threat to public safety. The Elder P...
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How Hours of Service Rules Prevent Trucking Accidents
Aug 05, 2025
When a drowsy truck driver gets behind the wheel, everyone on the road is at risk. Federal Hours of Service regulations set strict limits on driving time to prevent fatigue-related crashes—but not all...
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What Happens When You Refuse a Chemical Test in New York
Jul 31, 2025
If you drive in New York, you've already agreed to take a breath, blood, or urine test if arrested for DWI. This is called "implied consent," and refusing can cost you more than you think. What Implie...
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