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This week’s #fridayfacts reviews Transportation Law Article 6, covering motor carriers—vehicles hauling property or passengers for profit. DOT inspectors can stop and inspect these vehicles
New York is a one-party consent state—you can legally record a conversation if you are part of it. However, recording someone else’s conversation without consent
Today’s #fridayfacts discusses Immunity—protection from prosecution. The U.S. Supreme Court recently reaffirmed absolute immunity for official presidential acts and qualified immunity for lawful acts by
This week’s #fridayfacts covers the indelible right to counsel. Once a person clearly says, “I want an attorney,” all police questioning must stop. Under New
Under VTL §1212, Reckless Driving occurs when someone unreasonably interferes with public roadway use or endangers others. Examples include: Penalties: up to 30 days jail,
This week’s #fridayfacts explains Raise the Age (RTA)—New York’s 2018 reform raising the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18. Now, 16- and 17-year-olds
This week’s #fridayfacts explains one of the few exceptions to 5th Amendment self-incrimination protections—the court-ordered blood draw. Under VTL §1194, police may seek a court
This week’s #fridayfacts covers Patronizing a Prostitute under Penal Law §230.04. It is illegal to agree to or pay a fee for a sexual act,
This week’s #fridayfacts discusses the penalties for refusing a chemical test after a DWI arrest. Under VTL §1194, drivers arrested on suspicion of DWI may
This week’s #fridayfacts discusses Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree for being disorderly in Court. Under Penal Law §215.50(1), it is a Class A Misdemeanor