In January 2016, the National Incident-based Reporting System, or NIBRS, began tracking instances of animal cruelty. The database monitors incidents such as gross neglect, torture and sexual abuse. Previously, instances of animal cruelty were classified under all other crimes in the FBI's "Crime in the...
There may be New York residents who can benefit from understanding more about the charges associated with accusations of terrorism. According to applicable federal statutes, terrorism may be described as dangerous or violent acts that endanger human lives and violate laws with the intent to...
A New York man was reportedly robbed at gunpoint on May 27 at approximately 11:30 a.m. The 28-year-old man stated that he had traveled to a street corner in the Crown Heights section in order to meet a person who had answered his Craigslist.com ad....
A New York man was taken into custody on March 9 after his 4-year-old daughter allegedly took cocaine to her school. Authorities stated that, when the man's Geneva home was searched, firearms, drugs and cash were discovered.
...Recently, a 67-year-old Moroccan was driving across Staten Island just after midnight when he was pulled over by the police. Law enforcement did not stop him for drunk driving, speeding or any other traffic law infraction. They did not suspect him of transporting cocaine or...
Imagine being 16 years old and sitting in a police interrogation room without your parents or a lawyer present. As police investigators begin asking you confusing questions, you're terrified and don't understand what's happening. After what seems like hours, you're exhausted and your head is...
Everyone living in the U.S. has certain inalienable rights and protections including the right to privacy. Police officers around the country routinely engage in questionable practices under the guise that their actions are promoting public safety. In some cases, however, the actions taken by police...
Criminal charges related to crimes like statutory rape, sexual assault, online solicitation of a minor and indecent exposure can result in an individual facing felony sex crimes charges and lengthy prison sentences and parole terms. What's more, even after an individual has served jail or...
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...