The issue of juvenile justice is one of the most difficult that courts have to face. They have to decide how to punish individuals who are not held responsible for their actions in a wide variety of situations. In the state of New York, legislation has changed the...
A man was arrested outside of a courthouse in New York City for allegedly violating a state statute dealing with criminal contempt in the second degree. He was taken into custody for sharing information about the court system's "dirty little secret." It is a practice...
New Yorkers who are accused of telemarketing fraud should immediately seek assistance. It’s important to know how this crime is committed. What is telemarketing fraud? Telemarketing fraud is a crime that occurs through the phone as a way to deceive a victim into...
Since the death of George Floyd more than two years ago and the subsequent arrest and conviction of the police officers responsible for the incident, the New York state legislature has enacted several bills that protect the civil rights of those arrested in the state....
When you're arrested for a crime, you're presumed innocent until proven guilty. But sometimes, the justice system doesn't work properly. Innocent people can be convicted, and it happens more often than you might think. There are a number of reasons why wrongful...
Everyone in New York deserves to be treated with respect. This is even true for individuals who are arrested on charges regardless of their innocence. However, illegal strip searches are a huge violation of people’s civil rights. What is a strip search? A strip search...
All New Yorkers deserve to be treated with respect. In spite of laws requiring police to be respectful even when arresting someone, violations occur. This is where Section 1983 comes in to protect people. What is Section 1983? Section 1983 is part of the Civil Rights...
A person in New York can file a lawsuit against you to defame, harass, intimidate or injure you emotionally or psychologically for no absolute reason. If that's what is happening to you right now, keep reading to learn more about how you can protect yourself. What is...
Not every crime involves violence or force, and many people find themselves suffering financial losses due to fraud, misrepresentation and other acts of financial misconduct. Some may suggest that the United States currently faces a white-collar crime wave. While...
New York is a state with a large and complex legal system. That system is far from perfect, and one of the biggest issues is the fact that historically, defendants often did not get access to all the evidence against them. The Blindfold Law The so-called blindfold law...