When you're interacting with law enforcement in New York, police might abuse their power and exceed their limits of authority. You may feel like your rights have been deprived, which is known as police misconduct. It's important to understand when police officers...
The NYPD’s new surveillance robot raises privacy concerns
Recently, an incident took place in New York when two residents became hostages after a home invasion. One victim escaped this incident and went to the police. Not wanting to have their officers in the middle of a deadly situation, the NYPD chose to deploy a robotic...
Claims under the New York Child Victims Act
In August 2020, the state of New York extended the time in which certain victims of child sex abuse are able to pursue a civil lawsuit. One exception to this extension has been carved our by judicial decree, however. What is the New York Child Victims Act? The New...
When can someone make a sex abuse claim?
The Child Victims Act has extended the statute of limitations regarding survivors of New York child sex abuse. Victims now have more time to report abuse cases and press criminal charges against the offenders. In regards to civil cases, the CVA has allowed an...