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False Arrest Or False Imprisonment
What is a Wrongful Arrest?
In the bustling streets of New York City, where law enforcement officers face the daunting task of maintaining order, the unfortunate reality of false arrests still surfaces, affecting the lives of innocent citizens. At Sivin, Miller & Roche, LLP, we believe in the importance of educating the public about their rights and the legal definitions that govern our justice system. Understanding what constitutes a wrongful arrest is crucial for anyone who finds themselves navigating the complexities of the legal landscape in NYC. What is a Wrongful Arrest?…
NYC to pay 1,300 people wrongfully arrested, beaten during 2020
The killing of George Floyd by a police officer in 2020 sparked a wave of racial injustice protests across America. Many people took part in these demonstrations to speak against the brutal actions of police officers. In response, cities deployed law enforcement to quell these protests. But some of these officers engaged in the very violence denounced by the protests through unlawful arrests and beatings. However, justice was served last week when New York City agreed to pay over $13 million to settle a civil rights class…
Manhattan DA drops 300 convictions tied to cops guilty of crimes
Wrongful arrests and criminal convictions represent the dark side of the U.S. justice system. But a recent move by Manhattan’s top attorney takes one bold step toward addressing this injustice. Last week, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg threw out more than 300 criminal convictions tied to NYPD police officers found guilty of crimes. The nine officers involved were convicted of several on-the-job offenses such as taking bribes, lying under oath, illegal gun sales and planting drugs on suspects – they’re no longer on the force following their…
New York man exonerated after spending 24 years in prison
A New York man who spent 24 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit walked out of a Putnam County courtroom a free man on Feb. 27 after a jury returned a not guilty verdict after just a few hours of deliberation. The man’s fate was left in the hands of a jury because the Putnam County District Attorney’s Office insisted on a retrial when the man’s 1997 conviction was overturned. Reluctant witness The man was convicted of abducting, raping and murdering a 12-year-old…
Compensation for wrongful convictions
Being wrongfully convicted of a crime in New York can have a devastating impact on a person’s life. The trauma of being falsely accused, the stress of going through a trial, and the loss of freedom can all affect a person’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being. For those who have been wrongfully convicted, compensation can be a vital step in rebuilding their lives. However, the process of obtaining compensation can be complex, and the amount of compensation varies depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of…
Understanding wrongful convictions in New York
When you’re arrested for a crime, you’re presumed innocent until proven guilty. But sometimes, the justice system doesn’t work properly. Innocent people can be convicted, and it happens more often than you might think. There are a number of reasons why wrongful convictions occur. Eyewitness mistakes Usually, when someone is convicted of a crime, it’s because there’s eyewitness testimony against them. But eyewitnesses can be wrong. Unfortunately, human memory is often fallible, and people can misidentify a suspect, especially if they’re under stress or if the perpetrator…
Exonerated inmate pushes Challenging Wrongful Convictions Act
In the 1990s, the courts sentenced a man to 25-years-to-life for a murder he didn’t commit. The legal system denied his ten post-conviction notices. After 21 years of his sentence, the board paroled him in 2014, and the courts exonerated him in 2015. He wants to fight to protect people who plead guilty in New York, New York. The reason for the new act False arrest or false imprisonment is more common in prison than people think. Many people plead guilty to crimes they didn’t commit because…
Can you sue a New York police officer for false arrest?
If you have ever been falsely arrested by an officer of the law, then you know that it can be a humiliating experience. However, you have civil rights guaranteed by law, so you may be able to sue the arresting officer for a false arrest. How do you sue for a false arrest? In order to prove that an officer violated your civil rights, you must show that the officer acted with malice or reckless indifference to your civil rights. Malice means that the officer knowingly and…
Man imprisoned for 23 years for a crime he did not commit
A 23-year-long nightmare for a wrongly convicted New York man is over. With no DNA evidence, video footage, confession, phone records or fingerprints, the man was charged with murder on the basis of eyewitness testimony. For more than two decades, he sat in a prison cell for a crime he did not commit. He maintained his innocence through all those years, and after a thorough re-investigation, the Richmond County District Attorney’s office agreed. Details of the original case On April 5, 1996, a young man was gunned…
Are police looking for you using facial recognition?
If you live in New York, you may have even more reason to wear your face mask these days. Despite growing concerns over the untrustworthiness of the technology and outcry over its misuse, law enforcement agencies continue to use facial recognition software to identify and track those suspected of committing crimes. Unfortunately, the flaws in the technology too often lead to mistakes, wrongful arrests and violations of civil rights. Many cities in other states have banned the use of facial recognition, and others have placed restrictions of…
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