Everyone knows that construction sites are dangerous. They typically have barricades to prevent random people from accidentally wandering through and signs advising people that they have to have a hard hat on to approach. The average person likely thinks of...
Year: 2021
What happens if I lose my criminal trial?
Most people facing criminal charges in New York will quickly plead guilty just because they don't want to go to trial. Although about one in five people facing charges went to trial a few decades ago, now roughly 97% of criminal charges result in a guilty plea by the...
case result: Rape 1 reduced to non-sex offense; no SORA registration
Our client was accused of forcible rape and was facing 25 years in prison if he was convicted. After three days of trial, the District Attorney conceded and offered our client a plea bargain: plea to a low level, non-sex offense felony and receive a sentence of six...
Can I refuse a blood alcohol test in New York?
If you’ve been drinking and are stopped by the police, they may question you and ask you to give them a breath sample. New York is an implied consent state, which means that you have accepted that you will allow a chemical test upon request in order to maintain your...
What are the fatal four construction accidents?
Working in construction, it’s important to know the dangers that you could face. There are several significant risks that construction workers face, and they are known as the fatal four. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the fatal four...
What types of compensation can you receive from a personal injury case?
If you are hurt in a car crash or other situation where you have a personal injury caused by another person, then you may be able to seek personal injury compensation. This compensation includes both compensatory and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are damages...