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In many situations, it’s illegal for police officers to enter your house without permission. Even if they want to come in and talk to you, they have to ask for your consent. You don’t have to give them that consent, and they can’t force their way into the house just...
Police officers and prosecutors are both technically agents of the state. They represent the government and have to follow the law. Not only do they need to avoid criminal activity, but they must also avoid violating the civil rights of individuals. Sometimes, police...
Leandra’s Law, also known as the Child Passenger Protection Act, is a New York law aimed at enhancing the safety of young passengers and deterring drunk driving. Enacted in November 2009, the law was named after 11-year-old Leandra Rosado, who tragically lost her life...
Many people think of a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% as the limit that they need to be aware of. When they drive, they can’t be over this limit or they would be in danger of arrest. This is true, but the BAC laws in New York are much more nuanced than...
You may know that police who are investigating a crime can request a warrant to search a person’s phone as part of that investigation. If the judge agrees they have sufficient reason they can then examine it for anything that might help them build their case. Yet you...
There are many cases where people realize that they need to drive, but it’s already too late to avoid alcohol consumption. They are impaired, but they don’t want to run the risk of being arrested for drunk driving. What they’ll try to do is quickly sober up. Maybe...
Receiving news that your college student is facing criminal charges for drug possession can be quite heartbreaking. While you’re processing your response, it’s crucial to consider that teenage behavior isn’t always straightforward. As their parent, your teenager is...
People sometimes claim that the criminal justice system does not serve anyone's needs effectively. There is some truth to that allegation. Whatever justice the courts can hand out after a crime is often a cold comfort to those negatively affected by criminal activity....
Even if you’re not under the influence, you certainly may not want to go through a sobriety checkpoint. You may just not enjoy interacting with the police. You may be concerned that you could say the wrong thing and wind up getting arrested, even though you didn’t...
Clemency is the act of showing mercy. It is a criminal justice reform tool that governors and presidents can use to overturn unjust sentences. There are two main ways to grant clemency: pardoning or commuting sentences. A pardon grants immunity to a guilty person,...