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Cimasi Law Supports Updates to Public Defense

As reported by The New Yorker in their article “How a New Approach to Public Defense Is Overcoming Mass Incarceration,” a pilot program aimed at

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Cimasi Law Firm Educates on When A Defense Lawyer is Needed

As reported by MetLife in their article “Here’s When You May Need a Defense Lawyer,” there are many obvious scenarios where someone needs a defense

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Understanding DUI/DWI Charges with Cimasi Law

According to Justia in their article “Defenses to DUI & DWI Charges Under the Law,” a DUI or DWI charge can be a stressful experience,

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Can someone be charged with drug offenses over items in a vehicle?

Many people who are accused of drug crimes in New York get arrested for actual possession. Stop-and-frisk encounters with police may lead to them uncovering

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How does the drug court program work?

The drug court program differs from the traditional criminal court process. It is often utilized on behalf of those who have been accused of nonviolent

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3 kinds of prescription drugs that often lead to criminal charges

The government controls access to prescription medications because of the risk they pose to the public. Every medication comes with some degree of risk, and

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Understanding the New York State 911 Good Samaritan Law

When kids go off to college, they’re exposed to all kinds of new people and experiences – not all of them positive. If your child

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Are drunk driving checkpoints legal in New York?

The police in New York are always on the lookout for drunk drivers and will quickly arrest anyone that they suspect of driving while intoxicated

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Can people actually tell if you’re on drugs?

You know that the police can conduct drug tests to see if you’ve been using illegal substances or not. For instance, many different types of

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3 housekeeping issues that could lead to drug charges

Sometimes, innocent things that you do in your daily life lead to intense scrutiny from others. Behavior that seems normal to you could make other

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How can you protect yourself after a drug charge on campus?

When you moved into your dorm for your first year of school, your thoughts may have been, “Finally, I’m free!” You may have felt you

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Using an illegal search as a defense to drug charges

The United States Constitution and the Supreme Court provide us all with important protections against police overreach and abuse by outlining the protocol that police

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What are the most common pharmacy errors?

When people think of medical malpractice claims, they may get an image of a surgeon preforming a procedure incorrectly or something similar. These errors prove

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A doctor’s empathy for patients could cost their medical license

Most people go into medicine because they want to help others. They recognize that their compassion and intelligence make them uniquely capable of diagnosing and

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When will the New York courts require you to install an IID?

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most common criminal charges in New York. Despite how frequently people get arrested for and convicted of

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How “family offenses” are charged in New York

You won’t find domestic violence listed as an offense when you scroll through the statutes of New York — but that doesn’t mean that a

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Tips for maintaining your medical license

As a licensed medical professional, you are held to a high standard. Once your license is revoked, it can be difficult to get reinstated. It’s

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Is domestic violence just between married couples?

When people discuss domestic violence, they often do it in a way that indicates that married couples allow their disagreements to escalate to a physical

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Can you get a DUI while under the legal limit?

You know that the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for alcohol intoxication is .08%, which means that you expect to be able to drive

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Can you get in trouble for picking up a friend’s prescription?

Your friend may be feeling awful at home, but if they want you to pick up their prescription for them, then they need to take

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What if your neighbor calls the police during an argument? 

You and your spouse got into an argument. Voices were raised. You fully admit that the two of you weren’t getting along and that your

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Making your own drugs can have serious consequences

Some people who would never consider making meth in their home or other property try their hand at making other drugs. They may put a

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New York just legalized marijuana: What does that mean?

On March 31, New York became the most recent state to legalize recreational marijuana. But what exactly does that mean? Because marijuana laws are changing state-by-state,

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Why would someone lie about domestic violence?

Your partner accuses you of domestic violence. You’re stunned. Not only do you know that you never did anything wrong, but you just cannot understand

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Myths about your rights during an interaction with the police

Many New York citizens believe various myths regarding talking to the police. A variety of criminal justice television shows have stretched the truth, and, in

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Despite your intent, sharing prescriptions is illegal

Medicine is intended to help. Prescription medications are controlled, but you still see them the same way: They’re here to help people. So what if you

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What rights do drivers have at checkpoints?

Drunk driving accidents injured and killed a significant number of people on New York roads. Police now set up DUI checkpoints at locations in the

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Should you take a field sobriety test?

In exchange for the privilege of driving in New York, you agreed to submit to a chemical test if you were ever asked to take

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How a criminal record might impact a job search

If you have a criminal record, it could impact your ability to find employment. However, many cities throughout the state of New York limit an

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Genesis of domestic violence in prior experiences

Domestic abuse is a significant problem in New York and across the United States. There exists an increasing number of population-based survey studies that support

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