Watch any criminal drama on television, and you will likely hear the phrase, "You have the right to remain silent," at least once. Where does this phrase come from, and what does it mean for an individual's rights in New York City? The phrase refers to one's Miranda...
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Month: February 2016
Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski to stand trial
Some New Yorkers may have heard of Stanislaw Burzynski, a controversial cancer doctor who has been lauded by celebrities for his unusual treatments. Dr. Burzynski is now being targeted for medical malfeasance by the Texas Medical Board and facing the potential loss of...
What happens if an underage driver is accused of drunk driving?
Individuals under age 21 in New York who are accused of drunk driving face different consequences than those who are 21-years-old or older. This is because the legal drinking age in New York, and nationwide, is age 21. Therefore, those under age 21 are subject to the...
Software considered a driver by NHTSA
The concern about liability with a driverless car might cause many New York residents to question whether the nation is ready for this technology to be expanded. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has taken an important step related to this...
Teenagers accused of shoplifting clothing from a New York store
When an individual is accused of a crime in New York, they may be very worried about what the future will bring. This is especially true when the individual is a minor with their whole life in front of them. Two Irvington, New York teenagers are being accused of...
Annual hospital deaths from preventable errors are high
People in New York who have been hospitalized recently may be surprised to learn how high the numbers are of patient deaths in hospitals due to preventable errors. As the third leading cause of death, preventable medical errors in those facilities are responsible for...
Help is available for those facing drug charges in New York
As this blog discussed last week, the state of New York has established a drug court program that may help individuals accused of drug crimes receive lesser sentences or have the charges against them dismissed if they meet the program's requirements. For many in New...
Volvo pledging to make safer vehicles
After tracking traffic-related serious injuries and fatalities in its vehicles for many years in New York and throughout the world, Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo is making a bold promise: It will release a "death-proof" vehicle by the year 2020. This announcement...