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Prison inmates still have constitutional rights.

Incarcerated individuals have a right to medical care in prison but may encounter difficulties with law enforcement personnel.

Being behind bars doesn't allow severe mistreatment of prisoners.

There are protections for when enforcement misuses their powers.

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What happens when a person dies in prison? https://bit.ly/3fuOg4W

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New Yorkers with past convictions may be eligible to seal their records from public view.

Loved ones of a prisoner who dies in custody have a narrow window to press for an investigation.

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Mistreatment in jail happens to those with disabilities far too often.

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Avoiding these 3 mistakes can prevent adults from incriminating themselves.

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Many people experience mistreatment outside the scope of their punishment.

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Using a telephone or email to cheat an out-of-stater is a federal offense.

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When a store employee lurks near a customer, the motives can be less than thrilling.

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The rules for searching vehicles are different from the rules for searching homes. Probable cause may allow a warrantless search.

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Racial profiling at stores is common, but can be illegal https://bit.ly/31igwSS

The penalty for stealing Wi-Fi in New York? Up to a year in jail, three years’ probation and a fine of up to $1,000.

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Being stopped by the police can be stressful and it is important to remember what to do in the moment.

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New York State Repeals Civil Rights Law 50-a https://bit.ly/3fcrddH

It is important for construction workers to know the ‘fatal four’ construction injuries.

George Floyd case sheds light on need for police reform https://bit.ly/2MMdWMR

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New York law protects police disciplinary records https://bit.ly/2U4k0nQ

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Plainclothes NYPD officer's alleged misconduct caught on video https://bit.ly/2yQso3h

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These 3 crimes may result in federal chargesand prison sentences that range from years to decades.

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Business executives are at risk for federal charges https://bit.ly/3esGnME

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Historic Victory for Legal Aid Society https://www.sivinandmiller.com//historic-victory-for-lega/

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People have ways to protect themselves against intimidating or threatening encounters with officers.

Black man smoking marijuana violently arrested in Brooklyn https://bit.ly/2UT9Whj

When is an arrest unlawful?

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