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...
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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...
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...
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...
Soap opera star facing drunk driving charges after crash
New York media outlets have reported that the soap opera star Jensen Buchanan was taken into custody during the early morning hours of May 18 after allegedly being involved in a drunk driving...
Another gang sweep results in 21 indictments
In a sweep of alleged gang members by law enforcement agencies in New York, 21 reported gang members were indicted for allegedly participating in a ring involved in drug trafficking in the Bronx....
Facing DWI charges in New York? Five things you should know.
It may begin with a celebration of a friend's birthday, with a promotion, or just a gathering to kick off the weekend. Whatever the reason, getting pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving is a...
NYPD to document domestic violence calls more thoroughly
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed into law revisions to the way police officers report incidences of domestic violence, called the Domestic Incident Report. While police paperwork is not usually...
Marijuana impairment laws may be flawed
A professor of public policy at New York University says that driving under the influence of marijuana should be a traffic violation rather than a crime. According to the professor, drivers who...
Justin Blackmon pleads guilty to DUI charges
New York NFL fans may be familiar with former Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon. He was suspended in 2013 due to violations of the NFL's substance abuse policy, and in December 2015, he was...