Incidents of excessive brutality by police officers continue to be reported in New York and across the country. If you have been a victim of this type of action, you may be wondering what to do next. Incidents of brutality continue to be reported Police brutality has...
Spending time in a New York jail could be dangerous, and inmates rely on guards to enforce rules that promote safety. Unfortunately, controversies might arise when guards become derelict in their duties. Not taking steps to break up "fight nights" organized by inmates...
In New York, the health and safety of inmates, as well as workers in prisons, has been a major topic of conversation among policymakers. This is especially true for the most vulnerable populations in prison, such as the trans and gender-nonconforming community (TGNC)....
New York police officers interact with residents and visitors every day. Members of the NYPD have a duty to fight crime, enforce the law and protect the lives and property of citizens. They also have considerable power to use force or restrict the freedom of...
Anyone who runs into trouble with the law likely wishes to receive fair treatment from the police. While most New York law enforcement officers follow the rules, some do not. Such instances could be far more than unprofessional behavior, as the officers may outright...
High-profile cases of police abuse, in New York and across the US, in the last decade have put the spotlight on police conduct. Along with that conversation has come how to hold law enforcement accountable for their wrongful actions. Unfortunately, that is easier said...
Each criminal defendant has a legal right to win their case under the U.S. Constitution. The federal government has an obligation to release evidence in the defendant's favor under the Brady Rule. In New York, the use of evidence for both plaintiffs and defendants is...
The media often reports about cyber-attacks on well-known companies like Target or Netflix. However, small- and medium-sized businesses are not exempt from experiencing such crimes, which are often engineered by insiders. Is yours one of them? Hacking computers...
In New York, police misconduct is an act of intentional, recklessness or negligence that breaches law enforcement's responsibility to protect and respect the public. Besides physical conduct, police misconduct can entail harassment, humiliation, false confinement and...
A malicious prosecution is a form of legal abuse that is initiated by a member of law enforcement or a judicial system. It is committed with malicious intent by the plaintiff against the defendant. In New York, if there is no probable cause for the proceeding, the...