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Federal Court Expunges New Yorker’s Conviction After 13 Years

New York, unlike many other states is especially unforgiving and does not have a law that…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Jun 04, 2015

Another Crane Accident In New York City

On Sunday May 31st around 11:00am a massive air conditioning unit being lifted into a high-rise…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Jun 01, 2015

“Trigger Happy” Cops Cause NYC Housing Authority To Change Their Dress Code

New York City housing workers are in charge of up keeping the low income, often poverty…

Posted by Michael Joseph on May 29, 2015

New Decision In New York Federal Court Rules FBI “Two-Minute Rule” Unlawful

New York City and Westchester federal criminal defense lawyers should be aware of a recent decision…

Posted by Michael Joseph on May 27, 2015

NEW YORK CITY ATTACHES CRIMINAL PENALTIES TO DRIVERS WHO HIT PEDESTRIANS

A recent New York City law which was enacted last year makes it a crime for a motorist to hit a pedestrian or cyclist, who…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Apr 27, 2015

Dirty Yonkers Cops Convicted

In a strange twist of fate, two Yonkers Police Officers pled guilty today to perjury in the Westchester County Court in White Plains. All to…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Apr 27, 2015

New York’s Speedy Trial Rules

One of the most effective means of getting a stale criminal case dismissed is a speedy trial motion, which is also commonly known as a…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Mar 24, 2015

Murder Conviction For Accidental Death In Crystal Meth Explosion Upheld

While Crystal Meh has been recognized as an extremely dangerous drug, usually deaths associated with Crystal Meth come in the form of overdoses or violence…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Mar 06, 2015

Consequences Of A Criminal Conviction On Civil Litigation

Our New York attorneys practice both criminal defense and personal injury litigation as such, we are familiar with both sides of the coin when there…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Mar 04, 2015

The Multiple Residence Law, An Overlooked Tool In Stair Accident Cases

Inside New York City, personal injury attorneys are widely familiar with the Multiple Dwelling Law, which only applies to Cities which have one million people…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Mar 03, 2015