The United States Constitution and the Supreme Court provide us all with important protections against police overreach and abuse by outlining the protocol that police must follow when arresting someone. If the police fail to follow these protocols, any arrest they...
When people think of medical malpractice claims, they may get an image of a surgeon preforming a procedure incorrectly or something similar. These errors prove to be the exception rather than the rule. The most common type of medical malpractice occurs around...
Most people go into medicine because they want to help others. They recognize that their compassion and intelligence make them uniquely capable of diagnosing and treating the maladies that impact the human experience. In order to secure a medical license, physicians...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most common criminal charges in New York. Despite how frequently people get arrested for and convicted of drunk driving, a surprising number of people don't understand the penalties. Many people recognize the risk of...
You won’t find domestic violence listed as an offense when you scroll through the statutes of New York -- but that doesn’t mean that a domestic dispute won’t lead to legal trouble under one of several “family offense” codes. Here in New York, you could be charged with...
As a licensed medical professional, you are held to a high standard. Once your license is revoked, it can be difficult to get reinstated. It's important to take steps now to safeguard your career and become compliant with regulations. Doctors are often concerned about...
When people discuss domestic violence, they often do it in a way that indicates that married couples allow their disagreements to escalate to a physical level. The common cliche is a husband who is abusive toward his wife, though this can certainly work in both...
You know that the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for alcohol intoxication is .08%, which means that you expect to be able to drive without fear of a criminal charge as long as your BAC is below that amount. The truth, however, is that the .08% limit is just...
Your friend may be feeling awful at home, but if they want you to pick up their prescription for them, then they need to take action to protect you when you do. Possessing a prescription that doesn’t belong to you could lead to accusations of a drug crime, and you...
You and your spouse got into an argument. Voices were raised. You fully admit that the two of you weren’t getting along and that your temper got the better of you. Here’s the problem: You live in an apartment. Your neighbors could hear everything, but they thought...
