New York, like New Jersey, does allow permits to carry handguns, but it was virtually impossible (before June 23, 2022) to obtain one given the process. In New York, similar to New Jersey, the applicant must show a “justified” need for the gun and a Court must approve the application. In most situations, the permit isn’t issued.
The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, has struck down a New York Law which prevented people in New York from obtaining a permit to carry without demonstrating a particular need for carrying a gun.
The proposed new law is an attempt to keep young people safe based on recent mass shootings. In addition, business owners have complained that large groups of teens congregating often causes problems for their business
While New Jersey has legalized the sale of recreational marijuana from dispensaries within the Garden State, there is still a medicinal cannabis program where patients can receive orders from their doctors or other healthcare professionals for up to three (3) ounces of cannabis, every thirty- (30) days.
New Jersey, like many states (but NOT Pennsylvania) has legalized the still Scheduled I drug Marijuana (Cannabis). The State’s Cannabis Regulatory Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act (CREAMM), permits the legal sale and use of cannabis and cannabis products for residents and non-residents. These are the top questions regarding the new law in New Jersey.
Many of our clients and their families assume that Pennsylvania has legalized marijuana, just like New Jersey. The severity of a crime involving marijuana in the Commonwealth depends on the circumstances surrounding it.
Former NFL and Las Vegas wide receiver, Henry Ruggs, remains charged with two felony counts of Drunk Driving (DUI/DWI) resulting in death and faces up to 40 years in prison on those charges alone in addition to related criminal counts against him. His criminal defense lawyers, however, have filed a Motion to Suppress the blood […]
If the NFL were to act, purely based on allegations and police reports, with as far as we know no real corroborating evidence (videos, recording, an indictment, civil verdict), the league is setting an extremely bad precedent!
The recent police misconduct cases in major cities, like Philadelphia, have raised questions about qualified immunity. Every case is different but we often receive very similar questions from families. Here are my answers to the top 3 questions regarding qualified immunity
Qualified Immunity shields all government workers from civil lawsuits arising from constitutional right violations. Some believe that Ending qualified immunity is the best solution for both law enforcement and the general public.
