Before the rise of the Internet, it could take months if not years for a musician to go from demo cassettes and local gigs to record deals and airtime. However, now anyone can post a video or lyrics on the Internet in a matter of minutes. With a few clicks of the...
Brooklyn Municipal Liability Lawyer

Brooklyn Municipal Liability Lawyer
Month: March 2014
New York DWI/DUI 101
Different states have different laws regarding DWIs (driving while intoxicated) and DUIs (driving under the influence). Ignorance of the law is no excuse and will get you nowhere in a court. Therefore, it’s time for a crash course in New York’s law on DWIs. Whether or...
Black Boxes in Cars: Spying or Safety Feature?
The next time you violate a traffic law, it may not be the cop on the shoulder of the road you have to look out for, but a piece of equipment buried deep in your car known as the “black box.” The black box is about the size of two decks of cards and is located under...
Could You be Pulled Over by RoboCop in New York?
The day when you are pulled over by a futuristic law enforcement official may be fast approaching. According to Jamie Schram and Daniel Prendergast of the New York Post, the NYPD is hoping to soon be outfitting cops with Google Glass. “We signed up, got a few pairs of...
Dealing with Parking Lot Fender Benders
Parking lots can be just as hazardous as the road, if not more so. You’ve got a whole host of obstacles to deal with like parked cars, shopping carts, pedestrians who are engrossed in their shopping bags and smartphones, and landscaping. Plus, in the winter, parking...
Breaking News: Harlem Building Collapse
We were all shocked to hear that two five-story buildings collapsed on Park Avenue in Harlem at 9:30 a.m. today following an explosion and raging fire. Hundreds of firefighters were called to battle the blaze. Earlyreports show at least two fatality and 22 injuries....
Is NY SAFE? One Year Later
In 2013, New York state lawmakers passed what is arguably one of the most restrictive gun laws in the United States. The effects are still being felt one year later…perhaps more so than when the law was initially passed. For those that don’t know much about the NY...
The “Knockout” Game: A Disturbing Trend
Law enforcement officials across the nation are concerned about a disturbing new game that has surfaced known simply as “knockout”. The aim of this game is to knock a stranger out (render him or her unconscious) with a single blow. This game may be driven in part by...