New York will launch a holiday season ad campaign directed toward those caught or violating other New York traffic laws. The campaign will advertise the trade name which will ask potential clients to contact Tilem & Campbell through its 877-DR-SUMMONS

Criminal Defense will appear on Bronx Legal tonight at 6:30 pm. The topic of discussion tonight will include , the and other New York . The video of tonight's show for those who do not live in the Bronx will

The New York Post printed a yesterday on the dismissal of the bus matron case that was defended by New York criminal defense firm . As explained in our last blog the case involved a school bus matron charged in

New York Criminal Defense firm, scored a complete dismissal on all charges in a hard fought Endangering the Welfare of a Child case in Brooklyn, earlier today. The case involved a former school bus matron who was charged with standing

New York Criminal Defense Firm is very happy to announce that its New York Criminal Attorney Blog has been awarded the honor of "Top Criminal Law Blog" by . The award, which is prominently displayed on the blog, is a

senior partner, was quoted by the Associated Press over the weekend in an , Anthony Marshall. Marshall was convicted on October 8, 2009 of several counts including Grand Larceny in the First Degree for looting his mother's estate. Grand Larceny

New York criminal defense firm announces that has recently launched a new site entitled which can be used for legal research by legal professionals and non-lawyers. The Site allows searches for articles and full text legal opinions for free. Opinions

Those drivers who receive the new E-Tickets that police officers and New York State Troopers conveniently print from their police cars should take note that one judge is Oneonta has ruled that the tickets are not legal and recently dismissed

In addition to the mandatory reporters I previously discussed, the New York Social Services Law specifically authorizes "any person" to make a report of suspected abuse or maltreatment when they have reasonable cause to believe a child is the victim

In an effort to identify those children who might be the victim of in New York, certain individuals who are in a position to observe signs of abuse and/or neglect are required by law to make a report when they

As I have explained in my blog, the common law, the Penal Law and the Family Court Act all, in theory, allow a parent to inflict reasonable corporal punishment. This does not mean, however, that a parent may freely beat

While virtually all investigators with Child Protective Services, members of law enforcement, prosecutors and even judges have chosen to totally disregard a parent's right to use reasonable corporal punishment, New York law permits parents to use reasonable corporal punishment to

Starting November 1, 2009, New York drivers will have another good reason not to text while driving, it will become illegal, a under New York Law. New York's new texting while driving law is going into effect Sunday and there

As previously discussed, cases that allege that a child was "abuse" as opposed to neglected may be difficult to prove since abuse requires proof of the infliction of a physical injury caused by other than accidental means that causes a

Understanding the legal definition of relevant terms associated with allegations is imperative when you are the subject of a report alleging child abuse, maltreatment and/or neglect. These definitions are set forth in the Social Services Law, the Family Court Act

While not technically in nature, New York Child Protective Service investigations often accompany criminal charges for and/or Endangering the Welfare of a Child. In addition, these investigations can lead to New York Family Court actions. Did you know that just

managing partner of White Plains law firm , has successfully completed a three day class in Driving Under the Influence/Driving While Intoxicated defense sponsored by the and the National College for DUI Defense. The class, held at Caesars Palace Hotel

New York scored another major victory in a case today when Supreme Court Justice William Wetzel found the defendant not guilty of felony DWI after trial. The defendant was found not guilty of the felony but was found guilty of

will appear on a television show called Bronx Legal tonight at 6:30 pm. The topic of the show tonight is New York's new Texting While Driving law and other common New York traffic violations. Although the television show will only

Many articles have been written about the numerous costs of paying traffic tickets. While are high and that are imposed by the Courts have recently been increased, there are many hidden costs that New York Driver's need to be aware