Recent Blog Posts
What Is the Difference Between Parole and Probation in New York?
Navigating the criminal justice system in New York can be confusing for the average person who hopefully doesn’t have a lot of experience with it. One area we find where people often have questions is understanding probation versus parole. Below we discuss what these two very different and very important concepts are and how… Read More »
Dupée & Monroe Successfully Litigates Motion in Product Defect Injury Case
In courtrooms around the country and in New York, in particular, cases are often decided without a trial ever being held. Instead, a court ruling on a “pre-trial motion” will dispense with an issue in the case or dispose of the case altogether. For instance, a plaintiff in a personal injury case might move… Read More »
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 »