Recently we sat down with James Pantelopoulos to discuss online marketing but a very interesting side discussion about the the New York State Bar exam arose.  James, who is also an attorney, is consulting the NYC construction accident attorneys of Edelman & Edelman with their online marketing efforts.  And naturally we went off on a tangent when we found out he was also a lawyer, here are some of his thoughts on the bar exam;

"The New York State bar is one of the hardest tests around, not only do you have to know multi-state laws, you have to know New York State specific laws." 

QUESTION: What advice would you give law students about passing the exam?
"Passing the bar is about the thinking process of passing a test more than knowledge of the law.  You have to know the issue, the rule, the application (how you apply the rule to the issue) and then you conclude." 

Stay tuned for the rest of the interview but in the meantime tell us what you think about the NY State bar exam....

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Here are some great criminal defense questions for residents of Ohio from expert attorney Adrian King, who just published a similar FAQ on Ohio bankruptcy law here...

Q. How are different drug offenses classified?
A. Drugs are classified by federal guidelines and punishment is determined based on the classification of the drug involved in the crime. There are forty three base offense levels for drug related crimes, and levels can be added or subtracted depending on the details of the case. Sentencing is harsher on higher level offenses.

Q. Can my home be searched without a warrant?
A. If you allow a police officer into your home and consent to a search,, then the police officer may conduct the search without a warrant. Anything found or collected during the search can be used against you if your case goes to trial. If you do not consent to a search of your home, then a police officer must show probable cause to a judge in order to obtain a warrant granting them permission to search your home without your consent.

Q. Is it legal for police officers to use force when arresting a suspect?
A. Police officers are permitted to use “necessary” force when making an arrest. The force should be limited to reasonable force used only to facilitate the arrest. Assault is not permitted. Read More Common Ohio Criminal Defense Questions and Answers (FAQ) or check out QuickJD.com information on other legal issues such as: Business Law, Elder Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Litigation, Personal Injury, Probate Trusts and Estates, Education Law, Construction Law and more.

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