Understanding Orders of Protection and Restraining Orders

  • Michael H. Ricca,

Are you or a loved one in fear of your safety? If so, you may be able to obtain an order of protection from the New York State courts.  A restraining order is the same thing in New York State as an order of protection.  In New York State an order of protection can be  … Read more

New York State’s Social Host Law

  • Michael H. Ricca,

Have you heard about New York State’s Social Host Law? The Social Host Law liability targets individuals 18 years of age and older who provide or knowingly allow consumption of any type of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age without taking reasonable corrective action. Under this law, if an individual sustains  … Read more

Stretch Limo Ban – Sweeping Reform or Government Overreach?

  • Michael H. Ricca,

In response to the horrific stretched limousine accident in Schoharie County, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced sweeping safety reforms that will be included in his 2019 executive budget. These reforms will include: The outright ban of remanufactured limousines; Require all drivers to hold a commercial driver license while operating for hire vehicles holding 8 or more  … Read more

Driving With Medical Conditions

  • Michael H. Ricca,

Do you or a loved one have a medical condition that affects the ability to operate a motor vehicle? If so, there may be restrictions placed on your New York State driver’s license. Having a restriction on your license does not necessarily mean that you can no longer drive. The New York State DMV can learn  … Read more