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BLOG from our #ABKLaw Partner Michael Jaccarino, Esq.:   The Law on Bicycles on the Sidewalk in New York City The next time you are thinking of riding your bike on the sidewalk - think twice, or make sure there are not any police officers around.  Indeed, you...

A BLOG from our #ABKLaw Partner John S. Esposito, Esq.  Joaquin Guzman (El Chapo) was convicted of all counts on Tuesday after a three month trial that exposed the inner workings of one of the world’s most notorious drug cartels. The kingpin, who attained folk hero...

A BLOG from our #ABKLaw Partner Hon. Barry Kamins:  Landmark Discovery Legislation in Criminal Cases Almost a half century ago, New York enacted a discovery statute that provided minimal discovery for defendants in criminal cases. That statute is about to be repealed and replaced with a groundbreaking new...

BLOG from our #ABKLaw Partner Michael Jaccarino, Esq.:   To Arrest or Issue a Summons? A conundrum with huge implications! Enforcement of low-level offenses in New York City has always been arbitrary and inconsistent.  Examples of such offenses are trespass, consumption of alcohol in public, possession of marijuana,...

Voluntary intoxication is not going to hold up as a defense. Involuntary intoxication may in some cases, such as if a person spikes your drink when you're only 19 years old and you unknowingly partake in underage drinking. If you chose to get drunk and...

Being involved a car accident, regardless of the severity, can turn your life upside down. For example, you may learn that your vehicle was damaged beyond repair. If this happens, you must make other arrangements for transportation until you figure out your long-term plan.

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When a worker suffers a blow to the head, he or she may face much greater difficulty than expected. Even seemingly minor head injuries may generate severe symptoms for victims, often dismantling their work and community relationships.

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