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Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
A state appeals court has reversed a gun conviction and dismissed the indictment because of an illegal search by police.
Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search
A state appeals court has reversed gun and drug convictions because of an illegal search by a New York State Police trooper.
ERPO issued against former prison guard connected to inmate death
New York State Police have obtained an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) to keep firearms out of the hands of Mathew J. Galliher, a former prison guard acquitted of criminal charges related to the death of an inmate.
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.
NY judge suppresses evidence after illegal police search
A judge in Columbia County has suppressed evidence in a drug case because of an illegal police search.
NY trooper cleared in death of driver in Monroe County
The New York Attorney General released its report on Daniel Legler, who died after an encounter with a New York State Police trooper in Monroe County.
State Police investigate altercation involving trooper
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (AP) — A state trooper was placed on desk duty and an internal investigation launched after video surfaced of a confrontation between the officer and a man he […]
Trooper killed in line of duty remembered as ‘true hero’
ALFRED, N.Y. (AP) — A New York State trooper killed on duty by a suicidal man was remembered at his funeral Sunday for his leadership, passion for life and willingness […]
New York State Police to deploy aerial drones across state
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state troopers are getting more eyes in the sky. Officials announced Wednesday that 18 new unmanned aircraft soon will be deployed throughout the state […]
State police still investigating 1958 murder in Oneida County
State police continue to investigate a murder that happened during a robbery nearly six decades ago in central New York. Sixty-three-year-old Ernest Chaney was killed in 1958 while working as […]
Wayne County man charged in double fatal crash
A Wayne County man has been charged in connection with a fatal motor-vehicle accident that happened in August 2015. Thomas P. Barto, of Ontario, was charged Thursday by New York […]
Police: City Court judge laughed, cried when arrested
Rochester City Court Judge Leticia Astacio was chatty, insulting, profane and uncooperative the morning of Feb. 13, when she was charged with driving while intoxicated, according to police reports. Astacio […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Guerra
- Second Circuit – Death results clause: United States v. Parks
- Fourth Department – Suppression: People v. Post
- Court of Appeals – Mandated judicial retirement: Miller, et al. v. State of New York, et al.
- Fourth Department – Judicial misconduct: Pitts-Davis v. The Onondaga County DA
- Second Circuit – Property demolition: Levin, Vodka Properties LLC v. City of Buffalo
Law News
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
- New rule requires NY judges to visit detention sites
- Split NY Court of Appeals affirms assault conviction
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