Football fans across New York are gearing up for Super Bowl 50. If you plan to drink during the Big Game, then be sure to arrange transportation home – because police will be out in full force looking for signs of drunk driving. […]
Far too many people sit in jail for crimes they did not commit. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, hundreds of exonerations over the past few decades highlight the problem of wrongful convictions. Despite the progress of the U.S. judicial system, mistakes still happen, which is why it is so critical for every [...]
Field sobriety tests are notoriously inaccurate. Even sober people fail them. […]
New York residents experience more than their fair share of police brutality, but officers do not have to abuse a suspect physically to violate his or her rights. According to Cornell University, police must follow certain protocols when arresting a person, and violating these procedures may constitute a false arrest. If you were the victim [...]
Domestic violence is a serious offense in New York. According to New York Courts, this crime involves using coercive tactics to control another person physically, emotionally, mentally, sexually or economically. A conviction may come with jail time, a steep fine and a mark on your criminal record. […]