Legal Articles - Part 19

What To Do If Cops Plant Drugs On You

Synopsis: NYPD is standing with two cops who planted marijuana in a subject’s car. The charge was thrown out, but the cops still claim they are innocent. Does body cam footage show something different? The New York City Police Department is closing ranks around two of its own who recently were denounced for sowing false […]

Immigrants Are Entitled To Jury Trials For Offenses Which Could Get Them Deported

Synopsis: A recent ruling in New York state could have an impact on thousands of immigrants who had been facing deportation if convicted. Immigrants Are Entitled To Jury Trials For Offenses Which Could Get Them Deported Saylor Suazo, a Honduran immigrant, didn’t know what to expect when he was arrested by federal agents after leaving […]

First Step Act Would Modify Prison Sentences, Reduce Minimums And Open Paths For Rehabilitation

Synopsis: American legislators in the 1980s and 1990s tried to curb rising crime by introducing Draconian prison sentences and taking away the right of judges to set punishments. Now, common sense may be prevailing as those reforms are ready to be rolled back, yet ultra conservatives may stand in the way. First Step Act Would […]

Sinaloa Cartel Leader Finally Goes to Trial After Two-Years Waiting in a New York City Cell

Synopsis: Juan Guzman, the infamous Mexican drug cartel leader, is scheduled to see his trial start on November 13, 2018. Sinaloa Cartel Leader Finally Goes to Trial After Two-Years Waiting in a Brooklyn Cell When the Mexican police jet began its approach to Long Island, Joaquin Guzman, “El Chapo,” had no idea where he was […]