Recent Blog Posts
Can You Seek Damages in an Elevator Accident?
New York City is famous for its high-rise buildings. Within each building is an elevator. We trust building owners and construction companies to install and maintain elevators appropriately, given the risk of catastrophic injury should anything fail. Unfortunately, not every building owner or operator takes their responsibility seriously, and elevator accidents do happen. When… Read More »
Arrested for Grand Larceny: New York Penal Law Article 155
We’ve previously discussed shoplifting and other theft crimes. In New York, larceny is governed by Penal Law Article 155. While shoplifting typically falls within section 155.25 petit larceny, a defendant accused of taking property of a greater value can face more serious charges. Continue reading to learn about more serious forms of larceny in… Read More »
Dupée & Monroe Gets Felony DWI Charges Dismissed for Client
New York criminal defense law firm Dupée & Monroe recently secured a striking victory for one of our clients, who was charged with felony Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). If convicted, our client might have faced years in prison. In prosecuting the case, the government disregarded our client’s legal rights. Defense lawyer and founding partner… Read More »
What Are NY’s Seatbelt Laws For Buses?
Traffic safety advocates from the federal level all the way down to the town traffic cops talk about the importance of seatbelts. “Seatbelts save lives,” they say; and they do. Why is it, then, that when you get onto a city bus, there’s not a seatbelt to be found? Shouldn’t a vehicle with 50… Read More »
Arrested for Shoplifting (NY PL 155.25 or 165.40)
Shoplifting is one of the most common crimes in New York. Thousands of people are arrested and charged with shoplifting every year. In New York City, police received over 26,000 complaints for shoplifting in 2021 alone. Most people arrested for shoplifting can avoid spending any time in jail, so long as they have the… Read More »
Dupée & Monroe Secures Multi-Million Dollar Road Defect Settlement With New York City
City and state governments are responsible for ensuring that the roads they design and maintain are safe for public use. When a road falls into disrepair, or when a roadway is poorly designed, people can get hurt. The municipality or state authority responsible for that road can and should be held responsible for any… Read More »
DMV Issues: Conditional and Restricted Licenses, Violations While Driving for Hire
Dealing with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is never fun. Moving violations can lead to points on your driving record, which can, in turn, lead to license suspension and revocation. Regaining driving privileges after suspension or revocation can be an obtuse and costly process. Professional drivers face even more requirements and… Read More »
New York’s “One Punch” Rule
Criminal law often requires only that you intended to commit the criminal act, not that you intended a particular result. If a defendant intentionally shoots someone with a gun who gets killed in the process, the defendant can be charged with killing that person even if they only intended to scare or minimally harm… Read More »
Penalties for Driving While Intoxicated in New York
New York law prohibits driving while intoxicated. Intoxication can result from impairment by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of drugs and alcohol. Impairment can be caused both by legal prescription or over-the-counter drugs as well as by illegal narcotics. Driving while impaired can lead to several penalties, including fines, driver’s license suspension or revocation,… Read More »
Recent Changes to New York’s Gun Laws
New York is not the most gun-friendly state. Possession of a loaded handgun outside of the home or a concealed weapon requires a license, and the state does not recognize licenses issued from other states. The state has made efforts to ensure that obtaining a handgun permit is challenging, and a laundry list of… Read More »