Serial Kidnapper, Convicted Rapist Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Haverstraw Woman

Serial Kidnapper, Convicted Rapist Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Haverstraw Woman

Eduardo Hernandez, 49, of Garnerville, New York, has pled guilty to Kidnapping in the Second Degree in Rockland County Court on March 4, 2026, before the Honorable Kevin F. Russo. The defendant will be sentenced to 14 years in state prison.  The sentencing is scheduled for June 3, 2026. On September 14, 2025, at approximately […]

Knowing Your Rights During a Criminal Case

Knowing Your Rights During a Criminal Case

Legal trouble often starts with a simple conversation. Police officers might visit your home or call you on the phone. They usually act friendly to get you to talk. People often feel they should explain things to show they are innocent. This choice can lead to problems later in court. It is better to know […]

Criminal Investigator Completes Advanced Forensics Training

Criminal Investigator Completes Advanced Forensics Training

Detective Barbara Willen, a Criminal Investigator with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Investigative Unit, recently completed specialized training at the National Computer Forensics Institute in Hoover, Alabama, further strengthening the office’s digital evidence recovery capabilities. Detective Willen successfully completed the one-week course, Introduction to Phone Repair, an intensive program designed to equip law enforcement professionals […]

Guardianship Alternatives That Protect Parents in NYC

Guardianship Alternatives That Protect Parents in NYC

By Dan Rose, Not every family dealing with a parent’s cognitive decline needs to file for guardianship. In fact, New York law insists that they shouldn’t, at least not as a first move. The courts have made it abundantly clear that Article 81 guardianship is designed as a last resort, not a starting point. Before […]

Best Practices for Local Businesses Facing Litigation

Best Practices for Local Businesses Facing Litigation

Small business owners rarely expect to end up in court. A disputed contract or employee grievance can escalate quickly. That kind of situation can piral faster than you might think. Most litigation stems from preventable missteps. Poor documentation creates problems. Delayed responses make things worse. The choices you make early on often determine the outcome. […]