Have you been arrested for bringing a gun to a New York? There is an age-old principle of law which says that ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it (ignorantia juris non exusat); if it were, one could claim a defense to every crime on the grounds that he/she was unaware such…
Continue reading ›The next time you are thinking about riding your bicycle on the sidewalk – think twice (or at least make sure there aren’t any police officers around)! Indeed, you might be surprised to learn that it is illegal in New York City to ride your bicycle on the sidewalk, but it is. Specifically, it is…
Continue reading ›Many people who are arrested for and accused of DWI in New York need to be able to use their car to get to work on a daily basis. Unfortunately for those people, New York law generally requires the immediate suspension of an arrestee’s driver’s license which lasts until the end of the prosecution, at…
Continue reading ›The world’s oldest profession is still illegal in New York. What many people do not realize, however, is that prostitutes, pimps (or madams), and johns can all be arrested and convicted under New York state law without any sexual conduct taking place or any money exchanging hands. The state laws concerning prostitution in New York…
Continue reading ›New York motorists can have their driver’s licenses suspended for a variety of reasons, including unpaid parking or traffic tickets, conviction for a controlled substance offense, unpaid child support, or other reasons. What many fail to realize is that once a person is “on notice” of the suspension, it is a misdemeanor to drive a…
Continue reading ›We’re happy to announce that Eric Arnone joined us today. Eric adds to our roster of former Manhattan ADAs and is a great guy. Welcome Eric!!
Continue reading ›Photo Hermann for Daily News As reported in the New York Times and other media outlets, after a long and difficult process, The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo client Angel Alvarez is finally free. Pool photo by Jefferson Siegel The New York County District Attorney presented charges to a grand jury, and after due consideration…
Continue reading ›According to multiple news sources, NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor pleaded guilty on Thursday (January 13) in his highly publicized case involving an underage prostitute. Although he was initially charged with the felonies of Rape in the Third Degree (Penal Law Section 130.25[2]) and Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree (Penal Law Section…
Continue reading ›The possession of cystal meth – a highly addictive drug derived from a substance called methamphetamine – is illegal in New York. Under the New York Penal Law, crystal meth/methamphetamine is classified as a controlled substance under Schedule II(d) of the Public Health Law. See Penal Law Section 220.00(5); see also Public Health Law Section…
Continue reading ›According to the New York Daily News, a male model named Renato Seabra is suspected of having murdered his lover, famous Portugese activist Carlos Castro, during a dispute in a Times Square Hotel. We have no idea what Seabra’s defense or explanation will be in this matter, or whether he will ultimately even be charged.…
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