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Admissible Evidence
- Can Police Make You Unlock Your iPhone with Your Face?
- Crystal Meth or Donut Glaze?
- Do Not Talk to the Police
- Out-of-State License Plates Don’t Justify Pot Search, Appeals Court Rules
Appeals
- High Court Won’t Hear Killer’s Appeal on Jury’s Anti-Gay Bias
- Appeals Court: Mugshots of Federal Defendants Need Not Be Released
Arraignments
- Will New California Law Ending Money Bail Backfire?
Arrest
- “Dine-and-Dash” Diner Evades Felony Charges
- Cop Fired for Arresting Nurse Who Blocked Unconsented, Warrantless Blood Draw from Patient
- Mandatory Arrest in Domestic Violence Cases
- What is Your Right to Film the Police?
Assault Charges
- When pranks become crimes
- You Don’t Have to Be a Gang Member to Be Charged with “Gang Assault”
Chain of Custody
- Why DNA Evidence Isn’t Always as Reliable as It Looks on TV
Civil suit
- Relative Handful of Cops Involved in Chicago’s Misconduct Outlays
Constitutional Rights
- Massachusetts Top Court Okays Requiring Drug-Free Probation
- Will New York Police Get to Use “Textalyzers” to Show Drivers Were Texting?
- Pardoned by President, Sheriff Arpaio Wants Conviction Tossed
- Still Some Bugs in California’s Database of Gang Members
- Disciplinary Hearings: Many Colleges and Universities Do Them Very Poorly
- What You Should Know about Your Miranda Rights
- Your Right to Remain Silent: How, When and Why You Should Always Use It
Criminal records
- New York’s New Law on Sealing Criminal Records: How It Works, What It Covers
- New York City and State Restrictions on Use of Criminal Records in Hiring
- Options for Dealing with a Criminal Record: Expungement and Sealing in New York
Deportation
- Criminal Charges Can Have Extra Consequences for Non-Citizens
DNA Evidence
- Why Eyewitness Testimony May Be Wrong
Drug offenses
- New York City Council Would Limit Pre-Hire Cannabis Tests
- What does a criminal defense attorney tell his children about Marijuana laws in New York?
- Misconduct by Crime Lab, Prosecutors Voids Over 6,000 Drug Convictions
- House Judiciary Would Give DOJ Broad Powers to Ban New Drugs
- Glazed Doughnut Leads to Florida Man’s Arrest on Drug Charges
- High Court Rebuffs States’ Attack on Colorado’s Pot Legalization
- DOJ Stops Sharing Federal Asset Seizures with State, Local Police
- Will Legal Marijuana Score Major Victories in 2016?
- Ohio Voters Reject Legalization Initiative by Almost 2:1 Margin
- Would New Sentencing Guidelines Free Violent Felons?
- Report: Tougher Drug Sentences Produce Crowded Federal Prisons
- New York Senator Sponsors Federal Marijuana Law Reform
- Cannabis Chaos in Washington D.C. ???
DWI
- Man Hit with DUI Charge, Even When Tests Show Only Caffeine
- Lawbreakers Misuse Even the Newest Tech to Their Disadvantage
- “Leandra’s Law” Sets Harsh Penalties for Impaired Drivers with Young Passengers
Evidence Handling
Expungement
Felony Charges
- Young Teen Charged with Felony for Taping Talk with Principal
- Grand Juries
- You Can Be Guilty of Vehicular Homicide Even If Not Driving
- Federal Commission Revises Penalties for Fraud, Economic Crimes
- Does a Polite Note to the Teller Mean You’re Not Robbing the Bank?
- Here’s How a Grand Jury Works
Government Misconduct
- Have NYC Prosecutors Misused Material Witness Warrants?
- New California Law Could Send Misbehaving Prosecutors to Prison
Guest posts
- Dethroning Draft Kings and Fan Duel
Immigration Law
Judgments and Settlements
Judicial Reform
- The Bipartisan Federal Safe Justice Act, H.R. 2944
Legalization of Marijuana or Cannabis
- Are Prosecutors Trying to Undercut Lawyer-Client Privilege?
- Will Federal Policy on Marijuana Change under President Trump?
Misdemeanor Charges
New Legislation
- NY Court Officers: State Can’t Handle “Raise the Age” Law
New York City
- NYC “Anti-Gang” Raids Swept Up Many Youth Not in Gangs
- New York DAs List Cops Who May Be Problematic Witnesses
- Academics, Defense Lawyers Find Fault with NYC Gang Database
- New York Gangs Diversify into Credit Card Fraud, Related Crimes
- Total Costs for Local Jails Are Seriously Understated, New Study Says
Organized Crime
Overturned Convictions
Police misconduct
- Body Searches of High Schoolers Bring Indictments for Sheriff, Deputies
Policing Techniques
- Top Virginia Court Allows Lawsuit on License Plate Reader Data
- ICE Uses Cell Phone Tracking to Hunt Undocumented Aliens
- DOJ Sets New Guidelines for Using Photos to Identify Suspects
- Does Police Storing of License Plate Scans Violate Privacy Rights?
- Interrogation Training Firm Eyes New Market in K-12 Schools
Public Policy and the Law
- For Parole Violation, Father Blocked from Donating Kidney to Severely Ill Son
- What a Criminal Lawyer Tells His Kids about… Social Host Liability
- DOJ Rescinds Letter Cautioning Lower Courts on Fines, Fees for Poor Defendants
- What is the Fifth Amendment Privilege?
- New State Law Will Keep Most 16- and 17-Year-Olds from Being Tried as Adults
Rehabilitation and Recidivism
Right to Remain Silent
Robbery
School Disciplinary Actions
- Student Interrogations at a Long Island High School
- Making Campus Disciplinary Hearings Fairer and Less Arbitrary
- A Real Nightmare That May Surprise College and Grad School Students
Sealing a criminal record
Search and Seizure
- Body Searches of High Schoolers Bring Indictments for Sheriff, Deputies
- Judges Split on Warrant to Tape
- Justice Department Restricts Program Giving Police Incentives for Warrantless Seizures
Sentencing
Technology in Law Enforcement
- New York May Let Police Access Drivers’ Cell Phones in Accidents
- Camden Uses New Tactics, Surveillance in Bid to Reduce Crime
- Suspects’ Technology Use Can Bring Law Enforcement Attention
- FBI, Federal Prosecutors Probe Baseball Team Computer Hacking
- Law Enforcement Agencies Make Wide Use of Social Media
- Nassau County Tests Putting Cameras on Cops and in Police Vehicles
The Jury
Title IX
- Department of Education’s New Title IX Guidance Draws Lawsuit
- Trial Lawyers Hit Title IX Hearings as Lacking Fairness, Due Process
Uncategorized
- School Safety Report Urges Undoing Obama Discipline Guidance
- Enlisting Jails in the Fight against Opioid Addiction
- California Prosecutors, Public Defenders Team to Toss Old Pot Convictions
- What a Criminal Defense Attorney Tells His Children About Pledging a Fraternity or Sorority
- What a Criminal Lawyer Tells His Kids About… Social Media and School
- What a Criminal Defense Attorney Tells His Children about… Fake IDs
- Supreme Court’s New Case May Define Impact of Johnson Decision
- An Entirely New Way to Get in Trouble with Your College
Vehicle and Traffic Violations
- You Want Fries with That Distracted Driving Charge?
- Cell Phone Violations Now Bring Five Points on a New York Driver’s License
Warrants
What a criminal defense attorney tells his kids about....
- What a Criminal Defense Attorney Tells His Children About… College
- What a Criminal Lawyer Tells His Children About…Driving With a Handheld Device.
Youthful Offender
- When Is A Youth Still A Youth Under Criminal Law?

Nassau County Driving While Impaired by Drugs

The client was charged with driving while impaired by drugs. We showed the DA’s office the client suffered from hyperkalemia, a medical condition caused by an elevated level of potassium which can cause fatigue, lethargy and confusion. All charges were dismissed.

Queens County Robbery Case

Client was charged with Robbery in the Second Degree. He was with a friend who robbed a person sitting in a parked car. We were able to show the DA’s office that our client had no knowledge of his friends intent. We were able to get the felony reduced to a Disorderly Conduct which is a non criminal offense.

Manhattan Gun Possession Case

Client was charged with Criminal Posession of a Weapon and was facing a minimum of three and one half years. During an evidentiary hearing we were able to show that the police confuted an illegal search the gun was suppressed and the charge was dismissed.

Suffolk County Grand Larceny

Client was charged with Grand Larceny. It was her 7th arrest during the previous 10 years. The DA’s office was not offering a reduced charge and was requesting jail time. We got the client involved in a work and parenting program and were able to secure a plea to a misdemeanor without jail or probation.

Nassau Aggravated Harassment

Client was accused of calling his ex-wife over 100 times and threatening to hurt her. We were able to get an ACD (Adjournment in contemplation of dismissal) without an Order of Protection.

Nassau Felony Sex Offense

Client was charged with Unlawful Surveilence. After his plea of guilty it was a discretionary decision to be made by the court as to weather he had to register as a sex offender. Through our efforts we were able to have him sentenced without having to register.

"I can’t thank Scott enough for helping me. I had never been arrested before and found myself in the middle of a nightmare. I was arrested for and charged with criminal Mischief in the Third degree which is a class E Felony. Scott was first able to get the charge reduced to a misdemeanor. He was then able to see that the case was completely dismissed."

T.T.Charged with Felony Assault and Criminal Mischief in Queens County

"Scott Limmer is a very knowledgeable Nassau County NY lawyer and has been extremely helpful to me and my family over 8 months of court. He knows how to handle the ADA and his tenacity has been untiring. The quality of his work is in the ending of the case, with justice being served and correct. We are very fortunate and thankful to have found Scott Limmer to represent us. Thank you Scott and God Bless"

F.L.Arrested for Robbery in the Second Degree in Nassau County

"Scott Limmer is a man of his word and an attorney with integrity above reproach. When one needs a criminal attorney it is usually the most harrowing time of your life. Scott Limmer makes a horrible situation easier. He speaks in layman’s terms and explains your situation every step of the way. He keeps the costs to a minimum and delivers beyond expectations. I would recommend choosing Scott Limmer as your attorney hands down."

A.O.Arrested for Suffolk County Felony

"I was arrested for a felony Mr. Limmer would not agree to any of the offered plea bargains. He was able to get the case dismissed. I can’t thank him enough for his hard work and professionalism."

D.D.Arrested for Falsifying Business Record in the First Degree in Nassau

"Scott helped me thru a very difficult 20 months of navigating thru the Nassau county legal system. His advice was on the money from the start to the end. Amicable, tenacious and knowledgeable, just some of the words to describe him…In the end I credit his guidance in helping me get the just court decision…But then again he knew the outcome….thanks Scott…we remain in touch to this day and my case was over almost two years ago…"

T.C.Arrested for Assault in the Third Degree in Nassau County

"Helped me thoroughly with all my traffic dealings. He is my go to guy for my company. Scott is the best."

R.E.Client owns Trucking Company