This morning I discussed the top 10 types of accidents that occur during the holidays. One that you should remember: Be especially cautious after leaving a party. Drinking and driving accidents will be on the rise. If you think you might not be sober enough to drive, you probably aren't. So take a cab. As for the remaining nine, watch tonight's "Open" at 10 pm on channel "67".
David Lesch

Thanks so much to Roxanne last night. We met at the BronxNet studio. Her Church, "Church of the Lily", invited me to speak to the congregation. The topic: "Protecting a religious institution's tax exempt status". And the follow up questions from the parishioners were terrific. I couldn't think of a better way to spend a Friday night.

So it has been a pretty busy 24hrs at BronxNet Studios. "BronxLegal with David Lesch" had a great show last night with Criminal Attorney Peter Tillem of the firm Tillem and Campbell. As promised we discussed the present state of Gun Possession Laws in NY State. A very controversial topic. Especially with the fallout following the Plexico Burress plea. This morning, on the show "Open" I concluded my four part series focusing on controversial laws everyday new yorkers must face. A few months ago the Rockefeller Drug laws were modified. Certainly controversial, these laws have been a political hot potato. Today I was able to give both sides of the debate. The host, Darren Jaime, had some interesting questions for me. Although Judges in NY now have more power in determining sentencing for non violent, first time, drug offenders, I'm sure we have not heard the last of the call for further modification of the law. Finally, immediately after "Open", I appeared on "Perspectives". The topic, the upcoming terrorist trial in lower manhattan. Talk about cotroversial. The ultimate issue: are the terrorists considered "solders" or "criminals"? Or both. We will soon find out what the Federal Judge assigned to the case thinks.

Met with some very interested parents at Frederick Douglass Academy last night. I lectured on ways to protect students from violent acts. Based on a segment I did on "Open". I want to thank the "Parent Coordinator", Mercedes Reyes, for inviting me to speak. David Lesch

This week on BronxNet's "Open" I continued my discussion on controversial laws currently enforced in NY. NY's Gun Possession law, which will be broken down on next week's "BronxLegal", was the topic. The presumptions created by the legislature with regard to who a gun belongs to is what makes the law so controversial. Many people believe the mandatory sentence of one year is the reason the law is so controversial. I disagree. The law automatically deems you in possession of a gun if you are found in the same car as the weapon. Even if you had never met the occupants in the car, and never had knowledge of the background of your fellow passengers. The presumption that all are "deemed" in possession of the gun is the real controversy. David Lesch