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When you are arrested or put under lawful custody, the police must read you your rights before questioning you for the underlying offense. It could be a domestic violence incident or a drunk driving case. This is known as the Miranda warning, meant to prevent coerced...
If you are facing criminal charges, you may be tempted to accept a plea bargain offered by the prosecution. A plea bargain is an agreement in which you plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for avoiding a trial and the possibility of a harsher outcome. Plea...
If you have been wrongfully accused of domestic violence, chances are that you’re simultaneously scared and furious. And where do millions of Americans go to vent when injustice is affecting their existence? Social media. If you’re tempted to vent on social media...
It is not uncommon for a couple that lives together or ex-lovers to have disagreements. However, if those differences escalate to the point of violence or intolerable disturbances, the government can be involved. This is where orders of protection come in. An order of...
The decisions one makes during their youth shouldn’t have a lasting impact on their adult years. For some people who have been convicted of crimes while they were still young, the criminal record they have haunts them for their entire adulthood. Governor Kathy Hochul...
We all like to think we can act calm under pressure, but are only put to the test when facing a tense situation such as a criminal arrest. What you say in such a scenario can have a profound effect on your future. The slightest slip-up in words can turn a relatively...
Maybe your life as a resident of one of New York City’s boroughs hasn’t been completely immune from past legal challenges. Perhaps you were once arrested and convicted on a theft charge like shoplifting or burglary. Maybe you were once charged on some petty disorderly...
For years, countless New Yorkers could not afford pretrial bail. As a result, many of them got locked away for months, even years before their court date. But now, under the state's new bail reform policies, they could get the fighting chance they deserve. In years...
The general public trusts law enforcement officers to protect them. Meanwhile, those suspected of having committed a crime rely on their constitutional right of presumed innocence and a fair trial. The grey space between a criminal accusation and trial may seem...
If you have an outstanding low-level summons warrant, now is your chance to get it cleared. The Queens district attorney is co-hosting a free event that is offering people a chance to start fresh and clear their names. On Saturday, October 21, the DA, along with the...
