In the realm of criminal justice, one of the most critical aspects is ensuring a fair and just trial for the accused. To achieve this, it is imperative to consider all relevant factors that may have contributed to the alleged crime. Among these crucial considerations is the defendant’s mental health. Mental health evaluations play a […]
Category Archives: Criminal Arrests
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Aug
Facing a criminal trial can be a daunting and overwhelming experience for anyone. In Rochester, NY, like in any other jurisdiction, the judicial process follows a well-defined path to ensure fairness and justice. Understanding what to expect during a criminal trial can help defendants and their families better prepare for the proceedings and navigate the […]
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In today’s digital age, social media has revolutionized the way we communicate, share information, and connect with others. While it has undoubtedly brought numerous benefits, the rise of social media platforms has also presented unique challenges for various industries, including the legal system. Criminal cases, in particular, have been significantly impacted by the proliferation of […]
The criminal justice system is designed to ensure that justice is served and that the guilty are punished while the innocent are protected. One of the most critical aspects of this system is the preservation of evidence. Evidence is any material or information that can help prove or disprove a fact in a criminal case. […]
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Jan
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Learn why police have qualified immunity for K-9 dog bites in this educational article. If you have questions, contact our Rochester lawyers. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in McKinney v. City of Middleton, held that qualified immunity protected police officers who directed a police canine to “bite and hold” the arrestee for […]
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Jul
Yes. A police officer was not entitled to qualified immunity for interfering with a YouTube journalist and blogger who were filming a DUI stop, ruled the Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court’s July 11, 2022 opinion said there is a First Amendment right to film police performing their duties in public, and […]
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Feb
New York Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 511 defines these three degrees of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 1. Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. (a) A person is guilty of the offense of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree when such person operates a […]
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Nov
An Ohio woman was acquitted of charges that she enticed a 15-year-old Jamestown, New York boy to have sex with her. An indictment was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York charging defendant, Priscilla Vogelbacher, with the following: From in or about November 2018 until in or about June […]
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Sep
Have you been arrested or charged for a criminal matter? Read the answers to these common criminal defense questions, then call our lawyers. What are the Effects of a Restraining Order? A restraining order is usually issued by one of our local town, village, or city courts, but it may also be issued by the […]
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Effective July 14, 2020, the New Yorker’s Right to Monitor Act (the “Act”), officially gives persons not under arrest, or in the custody of a law enforcement, the right to record police activity. The Act further gives such persons the right to maintain custody and control of recordings of police activities as well as the […]