Recent Blog Posts
The Difference Between Homicide, Murder, and Manslaughter
Understanding the legal distinctions between homicide, murder, and manslaughter is crucial for anyone navigating the criminal justice system when faced with one of these serious crimes in New York. These terms are often used interchangeably in everyday language, but they have specific legal definitions and implications in the criminal justice system, and the specific… Read More »
Winter Hazards for Construction Workers
As the winter season unfolds in Orange County and the Hudson Valley, the challenges for construction workers multiply. From our office in Goshen, the team at Dupée & Monroe, P.C., understands the serious risks that the winter season brings to workers at construction sites. In this post, we explore the various winter hazards faced… Read More »
What Personal Injury Victims Need to Know About Pre-Existing Conditions
Navigating a personal injury claim can be a challenging process, and things can get especially rough when the other side is downplaying their liability for your injury by claiming you have a pre-existing condition that is causing your present symptoms. This is a fairly common tactic practiced by insurance companies, and it is one… Read More »
Understanding New York Penal Law 265.45
New York’s gun laws are plentiful, complicated, and strict. Take New York Penal Code 265.45, for instance. This law makes it a class A misdemeanor to fail to safely store firearms. One step below a felony charge, a conviction for a class A misdemeanor can result in a sentence of up to a year… Read More »
Ways to Prove Negligence in New York Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases in New York hinge on establishing negligence—a legal concept that holds individuals or entities accountable for the harm caused by their actions or inactions that violate a duty of care they owe to the injured person. Understanding the different ways of proving negligence is crucial for anyone involved in a personal… Read More »
What Is Reckless Endangerment in New York?
Many criminal offenses are commonly known and readily understood even without legal training – shoplifting, arson, robbery, murder. Even if you don’t know all the elements of a listed offense that are critical to know when defending yourself against criminal charges, you have a general idea of what is meant by these terms. But… Read More »
What Is a Mistrial in a Criminal Case?
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, understanding the ins and outs of criminal trials is crucial to getting the best outcome available. One term that often perplexes people is “mistrial.” You’ve heard TV lawyers excitedly demand one, but what is it exactly? What are its consequences, and is it really… Read More »
Common Types of Car Accidents in New York
Navigating the roads in the Hudson Valley can be a perilous task, even for the most experienced drivers. While most people make it from point A to point B without any issues, the unfortunate reality is that car accidents do happen. According to New York’s Department of Health, motor vehicle traffic accidents are the… Read More »
Dupée & Monroe Wins Dismissal of Serious Criminal Charges for Client in Bedford
The criminal defense legal team at Dupée & Monroe recently received a court decision dismissing the criminal charges that had been levied against our client. Our client had been facing severe consequences should he have been convicted of the alleged offense. We are greatly pleased that our diligent efforts resulted in this excellent result… Read More »
Dupée & Monroe Wins $1.75 Million for Family of Construction Worker Killed in Wallkill Fall
After a period of litigation culminating in oral argument presented in the Supreme Court of New York, County of Orange, our team won a summary judgment that enabled us to settle a case for our client on extremely favorable terms. While no amount of money makes up for the loss of a loved one,… Read More »