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New York Court Finds Police Had No Probable Cause to Arrest Defendant after Finding Ammo Magazines in His Pocket

As we have discussed many times, experienced criminal defense lawyers know, that seeking suppression of evidence can often be the best defense to a crime charging possession (of drugs, guns or other illegal items).  Recently, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a New York gun possession case.…

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New York Court Determines Warrantless Search of Motorhome Was Illegal

A state court recently issued an opinion in a New York gun possession case requiring the court to determine if a gun found in the defendant’s motor home was the product of an illegal search. Ultimately, the court concluded that the defendant’s motorhome was afforded the same protection as any…

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New York Court Discusses the Emergency Exception to the Warrant Requirement

Recently, a state court issued a written opinion in a case involving allegations that the defendant violated a New York order of protection. The case required the court to determine if the defendant was correct in asserting that the police entered her home without a warrant and without sufficient cause…

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