NEW LAW IN NEW YORK CITY GIVES HOPE TO THOSE WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS
A new law in New York City, the Fair Chance Act, prohibits most employers from asking applicants if they have been convicted of a felony.
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06 September, 2017
Author: aidalalaw
Insider trading may be redefined if Supreme Court hears case
The Supreme Court is being asked to review a case that could lead to major changes in how insider trading is prosecuted.
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06 September, 2017
Breath test refusal laws in New York, the basics
If you refuse a breathalyzer in New York, you had better be ready for a punishment.
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06 September, 2017
NEW YORK MAY RAISE THE AGE OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY THIS YEAR
New York is considering raising the age of criminal responsibility for most crimes from 16 to 18.
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06 September, 2017
The TRAVEL BAN UPDATE
The Justice Department has filed a petition seeking a review of a decision by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, continuing a travel ban from six mostly Muslim countries. This petition for certiorari sets the stage for a constitutional showdown--whether a presidential initiative is lawful....
06 September, 2017
The Kings County Criminal Bar Association (KCCBA) hosted our Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins P.C.
#ABKLaw Partner Hon. Barry Kamins, the former administrative judge of the Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term, for a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lecture on recent developments in search and seizure law at the Brooklyn Bar Association recently.
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06 September, 2017
A twist on intent: U.S. Supreme Court reverses wife’s chemical weapons conviction
What started out as a telenovela-style plot of revenge: A wronged wife placed two deadly chemicals upon her husband's mistress's doorknobs, mailbox, and car, hoping to make the woman sick. By the way, the mistress was the wife's best friend, and she was pregnant and...
06 September, 2017
Ride-sharing programs lead to fewer DWI
The initial results of ride-sharing programs in Western New York are positive when it comes to limiting drunk driving. While ride-sharing has only been offered for a short time in the Buffalo area, driving while intoxicated-stops have already decreased. This is especially powerful because DWI...
30 August, 2017
Important information to know about drunk driving
The state of New York has strict drunk driving laws in place. Throughout the city, police are, at all times, on the lookout for drivers who may be violating these laws.
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27 August, 2017
MURDER CONVICTION OVERTURNED – DETECTIVE FAILED TO PURSUE LEADS
A defendant's homicide conviction in the Bronx was overturned after he was denied a fair trial. Julio Alvarez was accused of manslaughter and assault in connection to the 2002 shooting death of Bronx drug dealer Daniel Colon. He was sentenced to 45 years in prison....
25 August, 2017