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Murder Charges Dismissed for Lack of Speedy Trial
U.S. District Court Judge William Skretny has dismissed murder charges against three men because of how long it took the... more
Buffalo Narcotics Detective Charged with DWI
A Buffalo narcotics detective was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Monday, February 5. According to WIVB, BPD Detective Mark... more
Third-Degree Rape Charges Against Al Dirschberger
Al Dirschberger, the former Erie County Commissioner of Social Services, was charged by a grand jury with third-degree rape and... more
Jury Being Selected for Former Cuomo Aide
The jury is being selected in the corruption trial of one of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s former top aides. Joseph Percoco... more
Legal Ramifications of Hunting Accidents
I wrote a guest column that appeared in the January 15 issue of the Buffalo Law Journal. In “Legal ramifications... more
Proposed Ban on Smoking in Cars With Children
A new proposal has been made to ban smoking with children in the car in Erie County. I spoke to... more
Motion to Dismiss Allegations Against Cuomo in Hoyt Harassment Case
A lawsuit against Sam Hoyt, the former regional president of the Empire State Development Corporation, was filed in November and... more
Suspended Buffalo Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges
On Tuesday, December 5, Buffalo Police Officer Joseph Hassett pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment that accuses him of... more
DA Determining Charges in Homeowner’s Shooting of a Child
A 13-year-old boy was shot in the face and lost his right eye after throwing a rock at a home... more
Suspended Buffalo Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges
On Tuesday, December 5, Buffalo Police Officer Joseph Hassett pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment that accuses him of... more