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One of the most immediate concerns for many individuals who have recently been arrested is whether their mugshot will become public and appear online. The answer in New York and New Jersey is often more complicated than a simple “yes” or “no.” A mugshot is generally a...
You may assume that law enforcement officers are required to be completely truthful during an interrogation, but the rules governing police questioning are not always what people expect. Deception is a common interrogation tactic. In many circumstances, law...
You may think a heated exchange on your front porch stays between you and the other person. However, home surveillance systems like doorbell cameras often capture far more than you expect. In many situations, prosecutors may review footage from your device or a nearby...
The bail process allows individuals accused of criminal offenses to secure temporary release. A judge rules on their bail conditions, and the defendant can then return to their family and their career until their trial begins. Bail rules have historically left...
The criminal justice process in New York involves many distinct steps. The first time that a defendant appears in court after an arrest is typically for their arraignment. An arraignment is the hearing at which the state announces the charges the prosecutor intends to...
An arrest can feel confusing and stressful. In many cases, people react emotionally and make quick decisions that create bigger problems later. What you say or do during those first moments can affect your case, safety and even your future. Therefore, it is important...
Some criminal charges are the result of a police officer witnessing a crime. Other times, state authorities must investigate before there is adequate evidence to arrest an individual and bring charges against them. Those who are subject to criminal investigations may...
Television makes criminal law look simple, dramatic, and often very wrong. Many people carry assumptions from crime shows into real-life encounters with law enforcement, only to learn that those “rules” do not apply the way they thought they would. The following are...
You do not have to answer questions from law enforcement officers after an arrest. You have a right to remain silent. You do not have to incriminate yourself or participate in the interrogation. This is a fundamental right that U.S. citizens have, so it is important...
Individuals recently arrested or indicted for criminal offenses often panic. They may go into damage-control mode, which may include going online to delete many of their recent posts or comments on social media. People worry that tongue-in-cheek jokes or crass...