Suffolk County Speedy Trial Violation Reinstated by Second Department - Plaintiff States Failure to
The Plaintiff, a former criminal defendant, states that the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office violated his constitutional rights...
Nassau County Criminal Defendant Motion to Dismiss Indictment Granted - Upheld on Appeal
We live in strange days. This case has to do with comments made in a lunchroom. Without commenting on political correctness or what one...
Criminal Possession of Weapon Overturned - Court Questioning so Prejudicial to Require New Trial und
Students, citizens and people who study American Law often hear that one is "innocent until proven guilty" and rather a (_____insert...
Settlement of a FLSA action accomplished through a unilateral dismissal of the Complaint by Plaintif
Wage theft, or the failure to pay minimum wage or overtime wages as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), is a rampant...
New York Speedy Trial Rights Violated - Pro Se Defendant Obtains Dismissal of Criminal Possession of
This case is interesting because it is brought pro se with the assistance of stand by counsel. The defendant claims that his statutory...
Traffic Stop transformed into search because of nervous passenger was illegal; Heroin and Oxycodone
Once a traffic infraction has been committed, officers may take appropriate protective actions for their safety. You should always...
Defendants denied an award of reasonable attorney’s fees although it was the prevailing party
Certain provisions of law allow for the collection of reasonable attorney’s fees to the prevailing party. These cases are important...
School Related Injury Creates a Triable Issue of Fact
School age children fight and horse around. From School Suspensions and School Suspension Hearings to injuries on the playground or...
Brooklyn Trip and Fall - Dangerous Condition in Sidewalk - Injury Lawsuit Revived on Appeal
Trip and Fall injuries in Brooklyn can be caused by broken sidewalks. Broken sidewalks and protruding trees into public walkways are more...
Slip and Fall on Ice - Lack of Notice Prevented Injured Party from Recovery
Slip and Fall injuries can be catastrophic. New York winter months can cause icy and dangerous conditions on public and private property....
