Jan 21, 2010
As trial lawyers, we know that proving liability is often more than half the battle. Without liability, damages become moot. So, it is welcome when we are presented with a strong liability case. One of the soundest is the “pedestrian knock-down” in a crosswalk. The defendant driver must yield the right of way to the pedestrian in the
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Sep 14, 2009
A common accident scenario involves a car pulling out of a parking spot and striking another car while it is driving past. If you represent the driver of the struck car you may be entitled to a finding of liability as a matter of law. Of course, any time you can secure a liability finding in advance of trial through a motion for summary
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Jul 17, 2009
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a crime. In NYS, the penalties include the loss of driving privileges, fines, and a possible jail term. Your judgment, coordination and ability to drive a vehicle change when you consume any amount of alcohol. The level of impairment depends on five conditions: the amount of alcohol you drink the amount of
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Jun 30, 2009
We often come across cases in which the client was "in the wrong place at the wrong time". Perhaps the most glaring example of poor timing is being present in a location when the police issue a search warrant looking for contraband. Assuming the warrant was not fraudulently obtained, the court has sanctioned the search. If the police find
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Jun 15, 2009
Any criminal practitioner in recent years has seen a proliferation of the latest "catch all" predicate police allege for making a car stop: the defendant failed to signal. It is a clever predicate in that, unlike the allegation of mechanical issues such as a broken tail light, it is nearly impossible to disprove. Moreover, in light of the
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