Last week, a New York Post article described a little known, specialized unit of the NYPD that keeps tabs on a number of rappers and hip-hop stars. This shadowy unit is allegedly composed of plainclothes cops whose job it is to investigate crimes and violence...
Today technology permeates almost every aspect of our lives. Just think about how often you use the Internet to submit a form, transfer money or pay bills, communicate with friends and access information. Additionally, companies readily rely upon intranet systems and websites to communicate with...
Since the recent uproar over the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., a spotlight has been on the actions of the officer who pulled his weapon and shot the unarmed teenager. Each time an officer draws their weapon, it implicates a very rigid...
In any criminal case, a conviction of a defendant hinges on the prosecution's ability to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a defendant committed the crime of which he or she is accused. Therefore, the prosecution's case relies heavily on the existence of evidence. When...
When it comes to crime and the criminal justice system, there's a popular-held belief that the punishment should fit the crime. While one could argue there are no victimless crimes, when it comes to so-called white collar crimes there are certainly wide variances when it...
In NYC, after an arrest, an individual will be taken to central booking and spend upwards of 24 hours waiting to see a judge. In certain instances, someone who has been arrested can avoid this lengthy process by obtaining a desk appearance ticket. A desk...
The Fourth Amendment protects individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures.
...Eighteen people were injured in New York City yesterday after a double-decker tour bus crashed into another tour bus in Times Square.
...A Brooklyn police officer was charged with demanding sex in exchange for his help in expediting a woman's NYPD application. The officer, Delfin Lantigua, obtained the woman's contact information while working in the applicant processing department. He then allegedly used this information to contact her on Facebook where...
SCOTUS, or the Supreme Court of the United States, is scheduled to hear a case discussing whether or not evidence gathered in an invalid stop should be allowed in court. The case comes out of North Carolina and involves an officer that conducted a traffic...