by matt | Jan 20, 2015 | Blog Post |
People v. DeBour, N.Y.2d 210 (1976) is the touchstone Court of Appeals case governing police-citizen interactions in New York. One must always keep in mind that “Where a police encounter is not justified in its inception, it cannot be validated by a subsequently...
by matt | Dec 26, 2014 | Blog Post |
This story, courtesy of NBC News gave me a laugh, and it goes to show that there are a lot of great people out there who happen to also be attorneys. Wishing you and yours all the best this holiday season. Stranger Gives $983 So Defendant Can Avoid Felony Charge A...
by matt | Nov 26, 2014 | Blog Post |
In the wake of the decision of the grand jury regarding the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, I have had several clients and friends ask about how a grand jury works and what may or may not have been done properly in Ferguson. I will freely admit that...
by matt | Aug 11, 2014 | Blog Post |
Continuing my recent media tour (ha!) please also check out an appearance I made last week on Evan Dawson’s “Connections” program on WXXI Radio 1370. The other guest was David Andreatta from the D&C. The topic of the show originated with...
by matt | Aug 11, 2014 | Firm News |
I was honored to appear recently on “It’s About Money” hosted by Nannette Nocon. Please follow this link to view the...