The Inniss Law Firm, PLLC. | Criminal Defense Law Firm In Hudson Valley, New York Shoplifting is becoming increasingly common in many cities in New York and attorneys are interacting with more and more potential clients accused of shoplifting. In the State of New York, shoplifting is classed as a Petit Larceny, and is a punishable offense. Being arrested can…Read More
The Inniss Law Firm, PLLC. | Criminal Defense Law Firm In Hudson Valley, New York Certain types of crimes are easier to defend than others, and many criminal defense lawyers see clients seeking help with a shoplifting charge. What may seem like an open-and-closed case to a retailer deserves nuanced and tailored legal help, and understanding how to best defend…Read More
Introduction: The Self-Checkout Dilemma Picture this: You're at your local Wal-Mart, navigating the self-checkout machines like any other day. But this time, something goes wrong, and before you know it, you're accused of shoplifting. This scenario is becoming all too common in New York, as arrests for shoplifting at self-checkout machines, legally known as Petit Larceny (OR Grand Larceny depending…Read More
Did you find yourself in the uncomfortable, unfortunate situation of being handcuffed and escorted out of a WalMart store in Hudson Valley? Charges, such as shoplifting or larceny under penal law section 155, can be daunting. But take a deep breath. There is hope. Understanding The Charge: Shoplifting/Larceny First, let's get the basics right. If you've been accused of shoplifting…Read More
Breathalyzer machines are the most common method used by police in impaired motorist investigations. In addition to a breathalyzer, a motorist’s B.A.C. can be determined under state law by testing blood, urine, or saliva. Still, the question of whether breathalyzer machines are accurate or foolproof remains prevalent. My response? Hardly. A 2019 New York Times article highlighted many of the…Read More
If you or a loved one have been arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated in New York State, you may be wondering about the Breathalyzer machine (often referred to as the “Breathalyzer instrument”) and whether its results are accurate. You simply do not believe the breathalyzer’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (B.A.C.) results returned in your case. You are not alone.…Read More
Human beings are fallible, and everyone makes mistakes throughout their lives. Making mistakes can be part of our learning and growth processes, and at the very least can be considered a normal part of the human experience. Unfortunately, some mistakes are bigger than others, and some of those bigger mistakes come with very serious consequences. If you have ever found…Read More
Being stopped by a police officer is never high on one’s list of welcomed events. Most people would rate it somewhere between a hospital visit and helping a friend move. Still, the specter of a police cruiser’s lights and siren behind that precipitates the dreaded pull-over does not mean the encounter must end poorly. Emerging from a police stop with…Read More
Whether you have been charged with a DWI or a simple traffic ticket, having an attorney by your side can help you have the most successful case possible. Below are five questions you should ask before hiring a Hudson Valley NY criminal defense lawyer: How many cases of this type have you handled and what percentage of your practice is…Read More
Biases. We all have them. Police officers are no different. Most of us, officers included, may be reluctant, even loathe, to accept this premise. It is true, though. Biases exist. Even among the police… Biases can be positive and negative. Obvious or imperceptible. One distinction involving police bias is that it can impact the public. That means you. Let us…Read More
