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Impaired driving charges dismissed for lack of evidence
Webster Town Justice Thomas J. DiSalvo has dismissed impaired driving charges because of insufficient evidence.
Rochester-area ‘drug kingpin’ sentenced to prison
A man who authorities say operated an armed drug trafficking organization in the Rochester area is going to prison.
Federal appeals court reverses deportation over drug crime
A federal court reversed a decision to deport a legal permanent resident for a drug crime that did not form the legal basis for deportation.
Rochester business owners facing drug trafficking charges
Two Rochester brothers have been charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.
Judge blocks use of DNA tied to expunged marijuana case
A judge in Queens has ruled that a DNA sample obtained in relation to a marijuana possession case cannot be used in a new gun possession case.
Feds announce 240-pound drug bust at border
The office of U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the arrest of a man trying to smuggle more 240 pounds of cocaine into the U.S.
Split NY appeals court affirms convictions
In a split decision, a New York appeals court has affirmed drug and weapons convictions.
Heir: Sacklers won’t settle unless freed from opioid suits
Members of the family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma won’t contribute billions of dollars to a legal settlement unless they get off the hook for all current and future […]
The federal government is warning police about “Smoochy Woochy Poochy”
Psst! Hey buddy, wanna buy some Smoochy Woochy Poochy? How about some Bambalachacha? Some Scooby Snax? Maybe a little Mind Detergent or Instant Zen? Blue Boys or Golden Girls? Flake, […]
Commentary: Five myths about Sen. Jeff Sessions
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., has been the subject of intense debate ever since Donald Trump nominated him to be attorney general. His critics argue that he could lead a radical […]
Doctor pleads guilty in drug case
Matthew Bennett, 49, of Clarence, who was convicted of unlawfully distributing and dispensing oxycodone, a controlled substance, was sentenced to 36 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. […]
Man sentenced for importing drugs
Joshua Buerman, 27, of Williamson, who was convicted of conspiracy to import and distribute more than 15 kilograms of Methylone, a Schedule I controlled substance, has been sentenced by U.S. […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Nonconsensual ingestion: Asinga v. Gatorade Co.
- Fourth Department – Drive-by shooting: People v. Bordies
- Fourth Department – Trusts wills and estates: Matter of the Estate of William J. Deline Jr.
- Fourth Department – Separation of powers doctrine: Allard v. County of Steuben
- Second Circuit – Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: Creditincome Limited v. The Swiss Confederation
- Fourth Department – Circumstantial evidence charge: People v. Coleman
- Second Circuit – Sentencing conditions: United States v. McCrone
- Fourth Department – Mental illness: People v. Williams
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Wallace
- Second Circuit – Failure to accommodate religion: Bergin v. N.Y. Unified Court System
- Second Circuit – Sentencing: United States v. DeJesus
Law News
- Fourth Department suspends attorney for two years
- Appeals court rejects claims of speedy trial violation
- NY appeals court vacates gun convictions
- Rochester panel highlights early planning for successful business transitions
- New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case