The U.S. Constitution, a document created after the American Revolution, guaranteed the innate equality of American citizens. The Constitution provided the basis for a fair system of laws to protect the innocent by requiring due process and evidentiary proof before...
Criminal defense is important to any person who has been arrested and for those who could potentially be arrested. For example, those who are potentially involved in fraud could see colleagues or employers arrested before they're implicated themselves. From the moment...
Should you face criminal charges in New York, you may wish to familiarize yourself with the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine. This long-held legal doctrine could become a major factor as you and your attorney go about defending you. The U.S. Supreme Court first...
Facing criminal charges in New York is scary, even for someone who has been charged with a crime in the past. Criminal charges can be difficult to fight, especially if you decide to do it alone. This is never the right decision to make when your freedom is at stake....
In another case of a police officer using excessive force against an unarmed black man, video evidence shows an officer using a taser against a man sitting on the ground. The video, which is available on Facebook, has amassed millions of views. In an upsetting turn of...
It seems like a new and disturbing instance of police misconduct or unfair prosecution is in the headlines every week. All these newsworthy examples of mistreatment against people of color by the criminal justice system show how serious this problem is. Racism is...
Racial profiling is an increasingly common practice that does not always receive the proper attention or explanation it rightly deserves. It is important for people who are likely targets of racial profiling to understand exactly what the practice consists of, as well...
Working in the construction industry carries a unique risk of injury. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, construction workers face a higher fatality rate than the national average. It is smart to be aware of the potential dangers of...