NY authorities cracking down on underage drinking
New Yorkers who are under the age of 21 should think twice before trying to purchase alcohol and getting behind…
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3 injured and 1 killed by off-duty officer who was driving drunk
New Yorkers who drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol can put themselves and others in grave danger. When…
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Right of way law mired in controversy
A law passed in 2014 as part of New York City Mayor De Blasio’s Vision Zero campaign has been under…
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Can a breathalyzer test be wrong?
Yes, it is possible for the results of a breathalyzer test to not accurately reflect the amount of alcohol that…
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Facial recognition software combats fake IDs
Recent improvements to the New York Department of Motor Vehicle facial recognition software will make it even more difficult to…
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Despite being banned, police quotas still being used in NYC
A recent class-action lawsuit has drawn attention to the issue of quotas being used by the New York Police Department.…
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What does fruit of the poisonous tree mean?
"Fruit of the poisonous tree" is a legal doctrine concerning evidence against you that is obtained by the police illegally.…
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Some feel further bail reform is necessary in New York City
Despite recent efforts in the last year to change how bail is doled out in New York City, some feel…
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NYC marijuana arrests dropped drastically in 2015
In 2015, the number of marijuana arrests in New York City dropped to under 17,000 for the first time since…
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Police use of license plate readers leads to privacy concerns
While originally intended as a means for identifying unregistered drivers and traffic violators, New York police departments are increasingly turning…
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