What Happens if You Get an Out-of-State Warrant for Arrest?

Facing an out-of-state warrant for arrest can be an overwhelming experience. Whether the warrant stems from a misdemeanor or a felony, ignoring the warrant can have severe consequences. Understanding the nature of out-of-state warrants and what steps to take in responding to such a warrant is critical. What Is an Out-of-State Bench Warrant? A bench […]

Snap On Tools Snapped Off

Jury Blames Company and Awards $162,000 When Charles Grazier, age 31, of Chester, NY attempted to move a large Snap On Tools Corp. tool case at his shop, an attachable side-mounted tool box snapped off injuring his right hand. An Orange County State Supreme Court Jury sitting in Goshen, NY ruled that Snap-On Tools was […]

What Is Shock Incarceration, and how do I get it?

If you or a loved one have been charged with the commission of a felony in New York State, you may have heard of the Shock Incarceration program. Introduced as a way to help with overcrowding in prisons while still providing rehabilitation to offenders, the Shock Incarceration program allows eligible offenders to earn early release […]

2010 – PAUL TEUTUL Jr. WINS APPEAL AGAINST ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS HOLDING INC.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Paul Teutul Sr. can not make Paul Teutul Jr. to sell his 20 percent interest in Orange County Choppers Holding Inc., as determined by an appeals court ruling. As the Discovery Channel starts its new season of “American Chopper,” with the Teutul family feud, outside litigation between […]

The Stages of a Criminal Case in New York

Below are the steps that most criminal cases follow in New York: Arrest Before an arrest can occur a police officer must have reasonable cause to believe an individual has violated a section of law (felony, misdemeanor or violation). Once an individual is in custody the police may issue a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) for […]

Violation of Probation (VOP) – What You Need to Know

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. In New York, as in many other states, probation is an alternative to incarceration in criminal sentencing. Probation is a Court ordered sanction imposed upon a criminal defendant in place of jail or prison time. Individuals sentenced to probation are almost always subject to certain terms or […]

Leandra’s Law Driver Pleads Guilty, Faces Prison

The Bronx woman charged in 11-year-old Leandra Rosado’s death last year admitted in court that she was drunk at the time she rolled her speeding station wagon over on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The DWI crash killed the girl in October of last year. Carmen Huertas, the driver, pled guilty to 16 counts in the […]

New DMV Regulations with Significant Consequences for New York State Drivers

Derek S. Andrews, Esq., an associate attorney with Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys, recently assisted the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Motor Vehicle Committee develop a practice notice for attorneys across New York State after new DMV regulations took effect on November 6, 2024. This notice can be found here: https://nysacdl.org/news/687123/New-2024-DMV-Rules-and-Regulations-Changes.htm. We would […]

What Is Judicial Diversion, And How Do I Get It?

If you or a loved one face certain felony charges, you may have heard about the Judicial Diversion Program (Diversion). Out of recognition that many offenders commit crimes in part due to dependency on alcohol or other drugs, Diversion allows non-violent felony offenders to avoid jail or probation while helping them get drug or alcohol […]

Understanding Three Key Types of Electronic Evidence

Electronic evidence has been used in investigations and cases for decades. Whenever a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device is used, chances are some kind of evidence of the transaction can be found somewhere and used to prove what happened, and perhaps who is responsible. In this article, I hope to explain the […]