Aggravating Factors in New York DWI Cases
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. If you've been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated ("DWI") or any alcohol- or drugged-driving offense, you may already be wondering what the possible punishment will be....
Controlled Calls and Their Use by Police in Investigating Crimes
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. A man and a woman meet – either in a bar, through a friend, or on a dating app. After a couple of dates, the man and woman engage in sexual intercourse. But afterwards, the...
Assault of a Police Officer – a Serious Felony Offense in New York
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Police officers protect our communities. While doing their job, they can become injured – sometimes because of the actions of those they are trying to arrest. And when a de...
Hate Crimes in New York – What You Need to Know
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Hate crimes are frequently talked about in the news. And in some cases, bias intent coupled with violence has led to serious injuries or even death. Such hate crimes are pu...
Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Extended by Child Victims Act
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In early 2019, Governor Cuomo signed legislation which extends the statute of limitations for bringing cases against those who commit sexual abuse against children. The cha...
Gravity Knives No Longer Illegal In New York
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. On May 30, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed into law a bill removing criminal sanctions for the possession of gravity knives. This bill brings the state’s laws into line with a...
Domestic Abuse Survivors to Receive More Consideration At Sentencing
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. On May 14, New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA). The law would, among other measures, give judges more discr...
What to Look for When Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When you get arrested or are being investigated for a crime, one of the first concerns you may have is who will be representing you in court. If you don't know a lawyer, it...
Not Guilty Verdict in Trial of DWAI Issued at Check Point
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. The attorneys at Pappalardo & Pappalardo secured a not guilty verdict after trial for client A.H., who had been charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol (...
Asset Forfeiture in New York: How Law Enforcement Can Take Your Personal and Real Property
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. You may have seen the billboards in and around New York City – if you’re arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, the NYPD says it will take your car. Can this be true? Yes,...
What to Do When the Prosecutor Questions the Source of the Funds Used for Bail
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Your first appearance in court is important for many reasons. For the defendant, one of the primary concerns is whether the judge will set bail and how much the bail will b...
John J. Pappalardo Honored With Distinguished Service Award
On June 8, 2018, John J. Pappalardo – senior and founding partner of Pappalardo & Pappalardo, LLP – received the Honorable Richard J. Daronco Distinguished Service Award from the Columbian Lawyers...