Despite bet efforts to stop police brutality, it remains a severe problem in New York and across the nation. While certain instances may require a police officer to use force to restrain a suspect, going beyond what is necessary can be considered an act of brutality....
If you are convicted of a crime in New York, you could face jail time or other penalties. However, the severity of your sentence depends on several factors such as your criminal record, aggravating factors and whether your charge is classified as a misdemeanor or a...
New York state law prohibits the possession of all controlled substances without a prescription. However, the law does assess different penalties depending on whether you were discovered to be in possession of marijuana or another substance. You may be subject to jail...
Many New York residents have seen criminal suspects being read their rights in television shows or movies, which means they know that people suspected of committing crimes have the right to remain silent and can ask for a lawyer. However, they may not know that police...
Congress recently passed the Respect for Marriage Act, which guaranteed protections for same-sex marriages if the Supreme Court ever overturned the decision it made in 2015 with Obergefell v. Hodges. The landmark bill was signed into law on December 13, 2022, and this...
People who see a crime in whole or in part play an invaluable role in helping to solve them. In some cases, detectives will personally canvas neighborhoods in search of people who may have seen a crime unfold. Indeed, eyewitness testimony can help catch criminals and...
New York police officer Kevin Martin is no stranger to allegations, charges and convictions of misconduct, both against civilians, and in one case, against his own superior. Over the course of his 16 years on the force, he managed to rack up 34 complaints of...
The Hertz car rental company finds itself dealing with public relations and legal troubles as news breaks about lawsuits related to false arrests. Not surprisingly, if someone rents a car in New York and fails to return it, the rental service might file a police...
Accepting bribes, perjury, planting evidence, the criminal sale of a controlled substance, gun sales and other serious crimes were committed by eight former New York police officers on the wrong side of the law. Many of their crimes were committed against innocent New...
The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, in the state of New York and across the country. Generally, this means that police and other agents of the state are not allowed to search or seize the person or...