Transgender individuals have long faced issues when it comes to being accepted and recognized for their gender identity. From discrimination and social stigmatization to legal hurdles and lack of access to healthcare, the transgender community has been fighting an uphill bat ...

The first amendment to the U.S. Constitution – the leading law of the land here in the United States – protects the right of citizens to peacefully assemble. However, that doesn’t give people the right to do anything they want under the guise of a legitimate and legal ...

All law enforcement agencies have specific procedures and rules that officers must follow when engaging with suspects. Most often, crimes are committed by adults over the age of 18, but many juveniles still land in trouble with the law. An estimated 2.7 million youths were a ...

If you have been arrested in New York, you have the right to obtain a copy of your arrest report. Getting a copy of the police report for your arrest is crucial for understanding the charges brought against you, the evidence that might be presented against you, and the court ...

Interactions between civilians and law enforcement can be smooth and largely stress-free when both parties are respectful and agreeable. Contrary to what we see posted to social media, these uneventful exchanges are most common. In rare instances, however, police stops becom ...

We’ve all driven by a vehicle pulled over by a police car. It might cause us to wonder…Why was the car pulled over? What if the same thing happens to me? What should I do and what questions can I ask the officer without escalating an already tense situation? Being pulled ...