Even with the best defense, it is possible to lose your criminal case and face jail time. The justice system requires fairness and impartiality, but there are times when the system becomes compromised by misconduct, improper jury instructions or misapplication of the...
In the 1990s, the courts sentenced a man to 25-years-to-life for a murder he didn't commit. The legal system denied his ten post-conviction notices. After 21 years of his sentence, the board paroled him in 2014, and the courts exonerated him in 2015. He wants to fight...
The legal process in the U.S. is set according to constitutional guarantees for American citizens. However, each state has the autonomy to write legislation that impacts how due process plays out when a defendant goes to court. The civil and criminal processes can be...
For many who were incarcerated in New York and looking for a way of shortening their prison sentence, a shock camp program sounded like a great opportunity. In many cases, these imprisoned individuals were trying to get back to their families and loved ones, desperate...
In the event that you're arrested and have to spend time in jail in New York, the U.S.C Constitution grants you certain rights that you have. If you feel that you haven't been provided those rights, then you could contact an attorney to file a claim or a complaint....
Police bear a commitment to serve and protect. Nonetheless, some of them violate our rights. When law enforcement brutality occurs, Americans suffer at the hands of government officials. We must stop this injustice. One method of fighting back against police...
The excessive and lethal use of force by law enforcement has been a concern for many decades. However, the mainstream conversations about this topic sometimes fail to capture the severity of the problem. Many studies and data paint a worrying picture about police use...
White collar crime in New York, is typically a nonviolent financial crime, such as Ponzi schemes and money laundering. While the FBI makes efforts to combat white collar crime, stats show how prevalent it still is. General white collar crime stats Statistics show...
The police investigate reported crimes, and investigations often involve questioning and interrogations. They may perform a search of someone’s person and property. In some scenarios, they may collaborate with informants to gain critical information and evidence...
Tax evasion is a white-collar crime with varying levels of punishment. According to New York Tax Law 1801, tax fraud occurs when an individual willfully engages in acts that avoid taxes. If you face tax evasion charges, continue reading to learn more about what to...