If you already have a criminal conviction on your record, then you may not care all that much about committing another offense. Unfortunately, many people fall into the trap of not taking subsequent charges as seriously as they should. After a DWI conviction, you should take extra caution when it comes to avoiding future charges, [...]
Most police officers have the well-being of the public at heart, but each year, thousands of people are taken into custody under false arrest. Fortunately, the U.S. Constitution protects Americans from arrest without probable cause. […]
There are few feelings that compare to the frustration and stress of a false arrest. If police charge you for a crime you did not commit, then you may lose all faith in the legal system. Fortunately, New York laws and the U.S. Constitution protect citizens who have been wrongfully detained by police. There is [...]
It’s no secret that legislators across America are reforming marijuana laws. While some states have adopted medical marijuana policies or decriminalized possession, others have flat out legalized its recreational use. […]
Whether it happens around the holidays or on any other day of the year, getting pulled over by the police is never a comfortable experience. More than 20 percent of drivers receive a traffic ticket each year, but many are still unsure about how to act during a traffic stop. […]
New York laws define robbery as “forcible stealing,” which means that this crime only applies to those who use physical force – or threaten to use physical force – while stealing another person’s property. This sets robbery apart from other theft crimes, such as larceny, which involves stealing property with no intention of returning it. [...]
Even the smallest traffic offenses can have dire consequences if you ignore them. For example, if you do not pay a parking ticket, it can result in up to triple the original fine, the towing of your car or even a license suspension. If you are facing charges for a traffic offense, we can help. [...]
Reports of police brutality in the United States have been flooding the media lately, including increasing incidences of false arrests. While many law enforcement officials have only the best intentions of keeping their communities safe, a small percentage get overzealous when making arrests, which often leads to false-arrest claims against the entire police department. [...]
Placement on the Sex Offender Registry is a devastating criminal penalty. A registered sex offender suffers heavy restrictions in most aspects of daily life. Removal from the registry can greatly improve your personal opportunities, but according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, not all sexual offenders are eligible. […]
With the rise in reports of police misconduct and brutality, New York citizens are wondering whether they have a right to film officers in action. According to the Legal Information Institute, the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution allows freedom of speech, religion, press, expression, assembly and petitioning of the government to redress grievances. [...]