Westchester New York Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

GPS Darts: How Police Use Them in Vehicle Pursuits

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Many of us vividly remember when OJ Simpson was being pursued by the LAPD prior to his arrest back in the 1990s. Yet this was an infamous “low speed” chase. When it comes t...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. April 2023 marks the 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Specifically, the campaign draws attention to the prevalence of sexual assault and educates...

April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month – #GoBlue4NYKids

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. All children deserve to grow up in safe, supportive environments. As such, April is Child Abuse Prevention month. This campaign promotes simple actions that can make a big...

Xylazine: The Dangerous New Drug Linked to Overdoses

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. A new drug is being linked to overdoses in the US. The drug, xylazine, is being combined with opioids such as fentanyl. But the combination is deadly, and now the Drug Enfo...

How to Manage Your Online Reputation After an Arrest

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When someone gets arrested, one of their primary concerns may be how the arrest will affect their reputation. Given the easy access to information on the internet, an arres...

Body Armor Can Lead to Criminal Charges in New York

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. On May 14, 2022, 10 people were murdered and three were injured by a shooter at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York. During the shooting, the perpetrator was wearing a...

Criminal Use of a GPS Tracking Device in New York

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Jackie Wisniewski was the victim of domestic violence at the hands of her boyfriend Timothy Jorden. At one point after the couple had broken up, Timothy even placed a GPS t...

False Claims Act: When A Person or Company Defrauds the Government

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In the United States, the federal government is behind many projects and programs. For example, it funds maintenance, public welfare, student loans, and much more. When a p...

New Legislation in New York Makes Opioid Use Treatment More Affordable

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When it comes to any type of medical or mental health treatment, cost is often a concern. Even with great health insurance, copays for appointments can add up. This is part...

Opinion: New Report on Discovery Reform is Just Propaganda

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. The views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the writer only. They are not necessarily the views of the law firm or any of its attorneys. Last week,...

NY Forensic Evaluators to Receive Additional Child Safety Training

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In child custody proceedings, where there are no allegations of abuse, it is generally believed that children do best when they are in regular contact with both parents. Ho...

More Crime Victims in NY Now Eligible for Funds and Services

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. New York’s Office of Victim Services (“OVS”) has been around since 1966. Specifically, this state agency funds and supports victim assistance programs throughout the state...