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New York criminal defense law involving criminal traffic matters, as well as New York DUI and vehicular assault cases.

Author: George P. Conway is a solo practitioner in Clifton Park, N.Y.

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Recent Posts from New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Computer Offenses Updated in New York
New York Governor David A. Paterson has signed a bill into law amending Article 156 of the Penal Law that addresses offenses involving computers. The new law makes it a D felony to alter or…
Designated Members of Child Protective Services Unit Authorized to Review Criminal Records
New York State Governor David A. Paterson has signed a bill into law authorizing the manager of a child protective unit or a person with a background in law enforcement designated by the commissioner of…
Longer Suspension Periods For Reckless Boating and Boating Under the Influence in New York
New York Governor David A. Paterson has signed a bill into law related to suspension periods for reckless operation of a boat and operating a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A judge…
New York Courts to Review Arrest Warrants, Orders of Protection, and Sex Offender Registries in Child Custody and Visitation Cases
New York Governor David A. Paterson signed a bill into law that compels courts before issuing orders of custody or visitation to review decisions in child protective proceedings, orders of protection, warrants of arrest and…
New Rules and Regulations Related To Sex Offenders in New York
New York Governor David A. Paterson has signed a bill into law that requires the chairman of the state board of parole to establish guidelines and procedures related to sanctioning residences of level two and…
New Powers Granted to Appointed Private College Campus Security Officers
New York Governor David A. Paterson recently signed a bill into law expanding the powers granted to appointed private college campus security officers by amending education law § 6435. Appointed private college campus security officers…
New York Penal Law Amended in Relation to Criminal Mischief Statutes
New York Governor David A. Paterson has signed a bill into law amending the Penal Law in relation to the criminal mischief statutes by adding a new section 145.13. The new law makes it a…
Creating a Disturbance at a Funeral, Burial or Memorial Service Outlawed in New York
New York Governor David A. Patterson has signed a bill into law amending Penal Law § 240.21 and Civil Rights Law § 79-making it a misdemeanor for a person to purposely create a disturbance at…
New York Criminal Courts to Seal Accusatory Instruments for Eligible Youthful Offenders Automatically
New York Governor David A. Paterson has signed a bill into law amending Criminal Procedure Law § 720.15(1). The amendment authorizes criminal courts to seal an accusatory instrument filed against an eligible youthful offender automatically.…
Dallas District Attorney Seeks Justice
In 2007, Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins added the Conviction Integrity Unit to his office. The unit -amongst other things- reviews DNA cases post-conviction to determine if someone was erroneously convicted. The unit has a…