Sign dedicated to fallen trooper
The Badge of Honor Association and the New York State Police dedicated a sign Monday in Oswego County in honor of fallen Trooper Amanda Anna. Anna was operating a marked […]
State police canine class graduates
The New York State Police conducted graduation exercises recently for its 2012 Basic Canine Handler School. The ceremony was held at the State Police Academy in Albany. “Canines and their […]
State police using social media
The New York State Police are making the leap into social media, offering New Yorkers a chance to “like” the state police on Facebook and “follow” NYSP on Twitter. “We […]
COA upholds impounded car, gun charge
ALBANY — New York State Police can impound a borrowed car when the driver is arrested at a traffic stop instead of letting a licensed passenger drive it away, New […]
State advises hunters to practice safety
The New York State Police and Department of Environmental Conservation are reminding hunters to use basic hunter safety principles now that firearms hunting season is under way. The season opened […]
Troopers from across the state doing storm duty
Since the peak of Hurricane Sandy, the New York State Police have moved personnel and more than doubled the number of troopers assigned to Long Island, while still maintaining a […]
Troopers set for electric car crash training
ALBANY — New York State Police officials say troopers will be the first law enforcement officers in the nation to receive special training in responding to crashes involving electric vehicles. […]
Troopers looking for distracted drivers
All next week, New York State Police in Western New York will be looking for distracted drivers, one of the most serious dangers on the roads — cell phone use […]
State police offer tips to avoid cyber attacks
The New York State Police Computer Crime Unit, in partnership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, is offering tips for computer users to secure their web browser from […]
Enforcement targets cell phones
New York State Police will conduct an enhanced enforcement campaign next week called “Operation Hang Up” to target those that use their cell phone and other electronic devices while driving. […]
Troopers dedicate sign to fallen colleague
The New York State Police Badge of Honor Association has dedicated a sign in Tonawanda to honor Trooper Kevin P. Dobson and his family. Dobson was killed in the line of duty March 26 ...
Troopers: Beware email pretending to be ticket
ALBANY — Here's a warning from state troopers: If you get a speeding ticket by email, just delete it. State Police say an email hoax has been circulating across the country, primarily through Yahoo email accounts.
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




