Drugged drivers face similar consequences as drunk drivers
Drunk driving is a high-profile issue that gets a lot of media attention. Therefore, many New York drivers are probably…
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Drug recognition experts and traffic stops
A drug recognition expert is a New York law enforcement officer who is specially trained to identify the symptoms of…
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NYC marijuana arrests dropped drastically in 2015
In 2015, the number of marijuana arrests in New York City dropped to under 17,000 for the first time since…
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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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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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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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How long can police detain me for a traffic stop?
Consider a hypothetical: a police officer stops you for a minor traffic violation. He goes through the usual routine of…
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New York goes to war against K2 drug manufacturing
Recent developments in New York have highlighted the increased focus of law enforcement agencies on the federal, state and local…
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Lawmakers struggle to keep up with drug manufacturing
As legislators throughout the country debate the issue of the legalization of marijuana, New York is dealing with a new…
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