In the American judicial system, there are essentially two different procedures: criminal prosecutions and civil lawsuits. Though the same court may hear both civil and criminal matters, they are very distinct, with different rules and features. Here's a brief...
POLICE CONTINUE CHOKEHOLD DESPITE CONCERNS
SUPPOSEDLY BANNED, CHOKEHOLD STILL USED BY NYPDIn 1993, the New York Police Department publicly admonished its officers to refrain from using the popular "chokehold" to restrain suspects. However, in the aftermath of the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man in...
Police Misconduct in New Jersey – Officer Indicted on Stalking & Harassment Charges
As social media grows, with new platforms for communication springing up yearly, social media stalking also grows in numbers. Stalking of any kind is not limited to civilians - an Ocean County grand jury has indicted Brick Township police officer Justin Delaney on...
Police Misconduct in New Jersey – Officer Indicted on Stalking & Harassment Charges
As social media grows, with new platforms for communication springing up yearly, social media stalking also grows in numbers. Stalking of any kind is not limited to civilians - an Ocean County grand jury has indicted Brick Township police officer Justin Delaney on...
NEWARK POLICE VIOLATING CIVIL RIGHTS
The Newark Police Department, New Jersey's largest department, is a thousand-member force that patrols one of the Northeast's most violent cities. This NJPD will be placed under federal oversight, and court-ordered reform, for violating its residents' civil rights...
2013 YEAR IN REVIEW – CIVIL RIGHTS CASES
In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court took historic steps in two civil rights cases.In United States v. Windsor, a 5-4 majority led by Justice Anthony Kennedy struck down the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman in the federal Defense of Marriage Act.In...
MOUNT LAUREL NJ – CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION ALLEGATION AGAINST STATE TROOPER
Richard Greenberg, a Mount Laurel, NJ man, says his two year old Nissan Maxima was still humming when he dropped it off for a basic oil change. The total bill to change its high - quality synthetic oil should have been $62. Unfortunately, Mr. Greenberg ended up with a...
Protecting Your Civil Rights
While the U.S. Constitution is the foundation for your protection against abuses in criminal matters, it also provides the framework for your civil rights as well. In fact, the 1st Amendment to the Constitution focuses entirely on your civil rights, preventing the...
