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A New York appeals court has ordered a hearing on the legality of an arrest on drug charges and the admissibility of evidence in the case.
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Read More »New trial ordered in burglary case
A state appeals court has ordered a new trial in a burglary case because the defendant was improperly denied his right to represent himself.
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Read More »Prosecutor mistakenly agrees to plea deal
A judge in Queens has refused to restore charges against a man after the prosecutor mistakenly agreed to a plea agreement.
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Read More »Town justice dismisses charges over speedy trial violation
A Webster town justice has dismissed charges against a man accused of driving while under the influence of drugs because of a speedy trial violation and for failing to provide the defense with required materials. On Feb. 18, 2020, defendant ...
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Read More »Statutory interest rate on judgments for unpaid debt lowered
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a new law lowering the statutory interest rate on judgments for unpaid debt. The rate, which has not been adjusted for more than 40 years, had been 9% on judgments for unpaid rent and mortgages, ...
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Read More »Drug, weapons convictions reversed by state appeals court
A New York appeals court has reversed drug and weapon convictions because the judge denied the defendant’s multiple requests for a new court-assigned attorney.
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Read More »New trial ordered in sex abuse case
A state appeals court has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of sex abuse, citing the trial judge’s refusal to allow certain testimony from a defense witness.
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Read More »Lawsuit against state police troopers moves forward
A New York State Court of Claims judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against New York State Police Troopers for actions that allegedly led to a fatal car accident.
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Read More »Fourth Department split on drug, gun convictions
In a split decision, a state appeals court has upheld drug and weapon convictions in Erie County.
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Read More »Seasoned attorney Andrea Tomaino working toward second career
Attorney Andrea Tomaino’s retirement at the end of December marks the end of one career and the start of another.
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Read More »In addition to his lengthy legal career, Justin Vigdor helped establish several Rochester nonprofits
It’s hard to imagine a Rochester without Justin L. Vigdor. Like the iconic character of George Bailey, played by James Stewart in the classic holiday movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Vigdor has enriched virtually every aspect of life in the ...
Read More »Court of Appeals split on rape conviction
In a split decision, New York's highest court has affirmed a rape conviction.
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