Long Island City Courthouse

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In the early 1990’s I tried a felony criminal case in this beautiful old courthouse.  I have very fond memories of those three weeks. Yes, I did get a good result for my client, but I’m not writing this post to brag. What I remember most is how much I enjoyed exploring the building. The…

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Red Light Cameras on Long Island

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One more unwelcome result of the Great Recession is the proliferation of red light cameras. Municipalities throughout the country are using these cameras to raise revenues, although their stated purpose is to improve safety on the roads. Some studies have shown that these cameras are actually increasing both the number and severity of motor vehicle…

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Nassau County Crime Lab Woes

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I doubt this is news to anyone living on Long Island over the last six months, but the Nassau County Crime Laboratory has been shut down due to shoddy practices and possible corruption. The problems came to light in December of 2010, when the lab was placed on probation by The American Society of Crime…

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