When going to prison, inmates often expect to experience confinement, isolation and even intimidation from correctional officers. They may not expect, however, to face declining health. Still, according to the Marshall Project, some inmates wait almost a decade for...
There are thousands of inmates in New York prisons and jails. Although these individuals are incarcerated, they still have certain civil rights. It's important to know how inmates are protected and to know about New York's bail reform. What are inmates' basic rights?...
Recently, a Minnesota police officer made national headlines when she gunned down a man. When explaining the officer's actions, the chief of police claimed she had mistaken her service weapon for a less-lethal stun gun. Even though there are plenty of stories about...
Interactions with the police may result in arrest. Regrettably, some defendants find themselves in a New York criminal court due to police misconduct. Although the accused have rights, those rights may end up violated when false evidence and perjury impact the...
If your loved one has been arrested, you may be worried about his or her welfare and confused about what will happen next. You will likely find it difficult to obtain reliable information in the first hours after the arrest, and you may hear many unfamiliar terms...
If you frequently visit or reside in New York, you may benefit from learning more about malicious prosecution, police conduct, and protecting your civil rights. Malicious prosecution occurs when a lawsuit is filed for an improper purpose, without probable cause or...
As a New York resident, you may benefit from learning more about the problems with qualified immunity, police misconduct, and protecting your civil rights. Recent studies show that the concept of qualified immunity is outdated and that police need to be incentivized...
If you are like many people, you want justice when you see police brutality. You may think that there is little that you can do, but really witnesses can make all of the difference. According to the Huffington Post, without witnesses, police brutality goes unchecked...
In recent years, judges, politicians and ordinary citizens have held police officers accountable for misconduct based on video recordings. While much of this footage comes from passersby, other footage officers record with their own body cameras. If someone you love...
If you and your spouse or partner are heading for a breakup, things are probably tense between you. In fact, they may be worse than tense. When relationships deteriorate, there are often loud arguments, threats and perhaps violence. Because the situation with your...