Police in New City who engage in a search and seizure of drugs, whether it is through a routine traffic stop or at a person's home, still must abide by the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures....
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Month: November 2016
Patients injured by misdiagnosis of cellulitis
Many New York residents who have been told that they have cellulitis might have been misdiagnosed, according to a study. Researchers from several hospitals including Massachusetts General Hospital found that more than 30 percent of cellulitis diagnoses are incorrect....
Field sobriety tests in New York may not always be accurate
Police in New York may be out in force this holiday season on the lookout for intoxicated drivers, but their means of identifying them may not always be accurate. After all, there are three official types of field sobriety tests: the horizontal gaze nystagmus test,...
Two face larceny charges in alleged Victoria’s Secret theft
Some people in New City may be trying to get a head-start on the holiday shopping season, or at least may be preparing for the upcoming "Black Friday" sales in stores nationwide. However, it doesn't take much for accusations of shoplifting to be discussed about....
Medical errors in breast cancer diagnosis
Breast cancer is a serious disease that affects many women in New York and across the United States. Doctors agree that an early diagnosis is one of the most important factors in long-term survival. A delay in diagnosis by as little as three months puts most women in...
Help is available to those accused of DWI this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and likely most residents in New York are planning their holiday activities. This may involve watching the football game, enjoying a holiday meal with family or preparing for "Black Friday" shopping. Oftentimes alcohol is served at...
Nursing errors and malpractice
When people in New York enter a hospital, nursing home or rehab center, they are counting on the competency of the health care professionals who care for them. When these professionals are negligent or make a mistake, the consequences can be dire. Patients have lost...
Sometimes a trial in New York ends in a mistrial
The criminal trial process can be confusing to those who are not familiar with it. From the preliminary hearing to pretrial activities to the trial itself, the whole undertaking can be utterly overwhelming. Fortunately, anyone accused of a crime in New York or...
Challenges associated with rare diseases
New York residents suffering from a rare disease could spend years seeking answers from health care providers. Rare diseases present patients and their families with diagnostic difficulties because there tends to be limited information about the conditions. Per the...