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...
If you're stopped by a police officer while driving in New York, you should know that there are protections that are afforded regarding searching your vehicle under the Fourth Amendment. However, there are some circumstances that could arise that would warrant a legal...
New York prosecutors file charges against defendants after reviewing the evidence. When evidence points to guilt, a prosecutor might have a strong case. However, the defense could bring up questions about the evidence’s admissibility in court. Law enforcement...
A New York man who was subjected to a search and seizure said that he plans to sue the police department. According to the man, police officers searched his home in Gowanda and then seized marijuana without a search warrant. The man was charged for unlawfully growing...