In April 2012, the New York legislature passed Bill 2288, a law prohibiting police from using racial profiling. The legislation is intended to increase trust between community members and law enforcement officials by allowing…more
The National Employment Law Project — a non-profit organization and advocacy group — estimates 65 million Americans have a criminal record. Some 700,000 people are released from state and federal prisons annually. When the job…more
In a June 2012 raid, federal and state law enforcement in New York and Long Island arrested 98 people on charges of drug trafficking, prescription drug abuse and other charges. The defendants included two doctors and a nurse…more
Eyewitnesses are a fundamental component of crime investigation. Whether from bystanders or victims, information presented by witnesses often provides the first lead — or the first distraction — of a criminal investigation…more
If you are charged with a drug crime, New York Drug Court might be an option for you. What are drug courts and how do they differ from processing through the criminal justice system?…more
In August 2012, sweeping legislation became effective that expands the ability of New York State to collect genetic material from those convicted of crimes…more
The New York Sex Offender Registry is a serious place to be listed. If you are accused of any sexual offense, it is essential for you to get experienced legal advice to deal with your charges. Let’s talk about why…more
In April 2012, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) arrested eight people on federal charges of drug trafficking and money laundering. The arrests ended a two-year investigation into a clandestine drug ring with a…more
Recent New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regulations are some of the toughest laws in the United States against drivers who repeatedly drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Because of the new rules, about…more
Unfortunately, abuse of prescription drugs is common. Buying drugs from acquaintances, sharing between family and friends, and doctor-shopping allow controlled drugs to make their way to people who may abuse them. Misuse can…more
Teenagers with their own cellular phones have a big responsibility. Toss in the unfortunate trend of sexting — transmitting risqué or explicit photos with a cell phone camera — and the stakes can get very high, very fast…more
According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the population of the federal prison system has increased by nearly 700% from 1970 to 2005. Most of the increase in the population is due to the growth in the number of…more
Leandra's Law, also known as the Child Passenger Protection Act, was signed into law on November 18, 2009 in honor of 11-year old Leandra Rosado. Leandra was killed while riding in a car with her friend’s mother. The driver…more
Aaron Sandusky, 42, of Rancho Cucamonga, California is spending the next ten years in a federal prison, after having been convicted of running three marijuana dispensaries. The dispensaries are legal under California state…more
Gruesome incidents have accompanied a new designer drug, commonly called bath salts. This street-cooked combination of chemicals has strong amphetamine-like and hallucinatory effects. Far from being a home-care product, this…more
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