New York is often on the cutting edge of change, but when it comes to marijuana, it is not too far ahead of the majority of states. According to The New York Times, marijuana is still very much illegal in that state except for a very strict medical marijuana law. This...
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What are some common types of white collar crime?
While white collar crimes are not usually associated with violence, they are still taken very seriously by law enforcement. Many types of offenses fall into this category, all of which are enacted in pursuit of financial gain by unlawful means. FBI.gov offers the...
What tests are used to determine sobriety during a stop?
If you’re pulled over while driving in the state of New York, you may be given a field sobriety test. These tests are used to determine whether you’re driving while inebriated and may be given in conjunction with a breathalyzer (which calculates your blood alcohol...
What counts as reasonable suspicion for a DWI stop?
When police suspect that you are driving while intoxicated, they will pull you over. Arrests for DWIs are not uncommon, as law enforcement arrested over one million drivers in 2014. How do you know if the police had the right to pull you over? What happens if they did...
Does New York have the death penalty?
When someone is convicted of a violent crime, he or she faces some of the most severe punishments that the legal system can hand down. In some states, this means such a conviction could get you the death penalty. However, in New York, according to the Death Penalty...