“Theft” is the lay person's term for “larceny,” which is the term the state of New York uses when referring to most theft crimes. Types of theft covered by the larceny statutes may include the following. Stealing cosmetics from a drug store. Entering a big box store...
Month: March 2018
Understanding the Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees, among other things, the right to have the assistance of counsel in the defense of criminal cases. The Fifth Amendment provides people with the right to be free from self-incrimination. The right to an...
Avoid Trucking Accidents: What Every Driver Should Know About Truck Blind Spots March 12, 2018 By Arthur R. Frost
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has some words of warning for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians about commercial trucks and blind spots. UNDERSTANDING THE SIZE OF BLIND SPOTS Anyone who has ever driven a car is familiar with the concept of...
Understanding Temporary Orders of Protection in New York Criminal Cases
In New York, if you are charged with certain crimes, the judge may issue a temporary order of protection under New York Criminal Procedure Law § 530.12 while the case is pending. A judge can issue an Order of Protection in almost all cases to protect alleged victims...
New York Court Recognizes “Presumption of Legitimacy” for Same-Sex Couples
A child born to married same-sex parents is presumed to be the legitimate child of those parents, a New York Appellate Court recently decided. In the Matter of Joseph O. v Danielle B, the New York Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department rejected a sperm donor's...