Tinted windows can lead to more serious charges
Cars with tinted windows are not an uncommon sight in New York City. Whether they are legal, however, depends on…
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A look at the use of drug dogs during traffic stops
The use of police dogs trained to sniff out drugs is becoming more prevalent. However, this raises questions of privacy…
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The consequences of driving without a license in New York
New Yorkers may get behind the wheel without a license for any number of reasons. Regardless of the explanation, driving…
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Drug charges still possible with New York medical marijuana law
The legalization of medical marijuana in New York goes into effect next month, but it is not expected to cut…
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Traffic violation leads to felony arrest and criminal defense
We previously posted about police using traffic violations to trigger vehicle searches leading to evidence of felony drug charges. Police…
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Felony drug charges require a strong defense
It is not uncommon for a police investigation during a traffic stop or into charges totally unrelated to drugs to…
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A traffic stop could lead to serious consequences
A traffic stop predicated upon a police officer’s claim that you were observed violating New York traffic laws might not…
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Avoiding harsh penalties through plea negotiation
The criminal justice system would probably grind to a halt were it not for the plea negotiation. Plea bargains are…
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Sometimes taking drugs before driving is a good thing
Drunk driving and drugged driving are both generally terrible ideas, for good and obvious reasons. But there is one notable…
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Drug charges may involve search warrant issues
Police investigations of drug offenses generally focus on gathering evidence to support an arrest and the filing of criminal charges.…
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