New York residents who understand the concept of a plea bargain might still not be familiar with the principle of "judicial economy" that makes it so attractive to judges and prosecutors. Judicial economy is the idea that moving cases efficiently through the court...
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Month: June 2016
Two things you need to know about NY’s new drug law
Drug abuse is more than just an illegal activity, it is an addiction. Lawmakers throughout the country are beginning to shift their view of drug addiction. Instead of a focus on putting those who violate these laws behind bars, a growing number of lawmakers are...
Man accused of drunk driving
Police in New York believe that a man who crashed into the backyard of a Staten Island home just before midnight on June 13 was under the influence of alcohol at the time. Neighborhood residents were are said to have told responding officers that the man smelled...
What is mens rea?
People who are facing criminal charges in New York may find that issues of "mens rea" play a pivotal role in the outcome of their case. "Mens rea" is Latin for "guilty mind" and is related to determining a defendant's state of mind at the time a crime was allegedly...
Ex-broker allegedly says cops targeted her because she is rich
According to court documents, a 28-year-old former broker with Douglas Elliman was charged with DWI in New York on June 2. During the incident, the woman reportedly accused the law enforcement officers who charged her with picking on her because she was rich and...
When is it legal to take video of the NYPD?
There is an increasing tendency for pedestrians and bystanders to video police interactions with suspects, particularly in New York City. Yet most people aren't sure whether it's legal, or in what circumstances police can ask them to turn off their recording device....
Couple faces drunk driving charges
In New York, a couple was taken into custody separately for DUI after one raised suspicion when he arrived at the police station to pick up the other. Initially, a 25-year-old woman was pulled over because she did not have brake lights. Police suspected she was...