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If the police violated your civil rights, an NYC police misconduct lawyer may be able sue the police on your behalf to make the police pay for their wrongdoing. Civil rights claims against police officers are typically...

If you are charged with the crime of unlawful eviction, the consequences can be very serious. You may face up to a year in jail and can face civil and criminal penalties of up to $10,000 for each separate violation.  If...

It’s stressful to be contacted by the police. If you were contacted by the police, it was most likely a detective who gave you a call. Although some detectives can be open with you and will say whether they believe that you...

The 4th Amendment of the United States Constitution protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures. Courts have interpreted the 4th Amendment to require the government to obtain a warrant in some situations prior to...

If you threaten someone, you could be charged with a crime. The specific charges that can be brought by the prosecution are dependent on the nature of the threat. This article discusses the common ways in which threats may be...