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If you are the victim of a false arrest, then your civil rights were violated. When the police violate your civil rights, you can sue the police to hold them responsible for their wrongdoing. This guide discusses how a false...

In everyday life, what is considered harassment depends on who you ask. Most people don’t have a precise definition of harassment, but they know harassment when they see it. If you are defending against—or bringing...

If you are facing a trespassing charge, you can probably get your case dismissed. That’s right. Trespassing charges are very common in New York City. Unless your case is unusual or you are charged with additional offenses,...

Although graffiti is part of NYC’s culture, you can still be arrested and face graffiti charges for making graffiti. Making graffiti is a crime in New York, and you can get a criminal record if convicted. However, an...

A wrongful arrest lawsuit can be worth millions of dollars, or it can be worth nothing. With such a wide range of outcomes, how can you determine how much your wrongful arrest lawsuit might be worth? Several publicly...