How Bad Is It To Spit At Law Enforcement? Very Bad, It Turns Out.
Special laws have been enacted that penalize spitting as a felony whether it reaches the other person’s skin or not.
Donald Trump: The Ultimate Con Artist Gets Judged
It can’t be easy for a former president to be put in his place, but that’s exactly what’s happening.
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
Mom Held Responsible In Deaths Caused By Son
When do the often-common stereotypes of just-being-a-teen cross into mental illness?
There’s No More Getting Away With Murder
Between our phones and the multitudes of video cameras, it's difficult to avoid detection.
Who’s Responsible For The Death Of Jordan Neely?
There is a good way and a bad way to engage a person suffering a crisis of mental illness.
‘I’m Going To Do Something Crazy.’ Rikers Crisis Grows Worse.
Politicians already called the situation at Rikers a 'humanitarian crisis' months ago -- and now it's even worse.
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
Why Ghislaine Maxwell’s Conviction Is Making Some People Very Nervous
There's only one card left to play.
The Debacle Inside Rikers, And Why Shutting It Down Isn’t Enough
The real problem that must be faced is the over-incarceration of mostly people of color, with little emphasis on rehabilitation once they’re 'warehoused.'
Lessons From The Cosby Case
Prosecutors might be more careful in making deals with people they suspect committed crimes.
First Department Spanks Rudy Guiliani. Does He Care? You Bet.
The court found that Giuliani committed such egregious violations of the rules of professional conduct that his immediate suspension was necessary to avoid 'continuing misconduct.'
Stand With Survivors: Legal Tools To Make A Real Difference This DVAM
Enhance your legal skills to advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence.
When Going To Trial Isn’t Worth It
The trial penalty is neither fair nor necessary.
Solitary Confinement, The Cruelest Form Of Punishment
In decades of practicing criminal law, solitary confinement has been the go-to, knee-jerk response to inmate misbehavior.
How Police Body Cameras Help Police Behave
No longer is it just the defendant’s word against the cops.
Don’t Resign Gov. Cuomo, But It’s Time To Take Notice
While I decry Cuomo’s behavior, I also decry the quickness of judgment to condemn him.
The Girl Who Accused The Wrong Person And The Lawyer Who Threw Her Under The Bus
A lawyer’s job, even when her client acts like a complete jerk, is to stand by that person’s side except in the case of outright fraud or perjury.