A look at how Ambien is being used as a legal defense
One of the most popular prescription drugs on the market, Ambien, and its generic version known as Zolpidem, are intended…
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What does fruit of the poisonous tree mean?
"Fruit of the poisonous tree" is a legal doctrine concerning evidence against you that is obtained by the police illegally.…
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Some feel further bail reform is necessary in New York City
Despite recent efforts in the last year to change how bail is doled out in New York City, some feel…
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Police use of license plate readers leads to privacy concerns
While originally intended as a means for identifying unregistered drivers and traffic violators, New York police departments are increasingly turning…
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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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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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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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