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Most people have some awareness of their constitutional right against illegal searches and seizures of their homes and offices. Americans are protected under the Fourth Amendment from law enforcement executing “unreasonable” searches of their property or seizing items...
Getting on an airplane can be a lengthy process. Most people arrive an hour or two ahead of time for their flights. They know they have to go through airport security, which can take some time. In some cases, those attempting to board a plane at LaGuardia or another...
As a resident of the Empire State, it’s important to understand that the legal landscape differs from neighboring jurisdictions. Understanding the unique laws that govern the state is crucial to avoid getting on the wrong side of the law. When it comes to assault, New...
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...
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...