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It Felt Like Police Brutality: Do You Have Recourse?

July 24, 2013

You have recently had a bad encounter with the police that resulted in your arrest. Or, you may have had an encounter with the police that did not result in your arrest, but was a very unpleasant experience. After the fact, you are left wondering “was that police brutality?” If it was, you may also […]

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A Look Into The Psyche Of Serial Killers

July 19, 2013

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a serial killer is a man or woman who kills three or more individuals on separate occasions over a relatively short period of time. Serial killers are often extremely dangerous people, who pose a serious safety risk to those living within their region. But what, exactly makes a […]

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Hate Crimes in NY

February 28, 2013

Arkady Bukh, The Bukh Law Firm, P.C. Recently there have been a few headlines relating to crimes of beating and stabbing in NY which have been charged as “hate” crimes. Both crimes happened in the Queens area, and at first, as they were so near in date to one another it appeared to be the […]

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When Assault Requires Legal Action

January 26, 2013

Staying safe and protecting ourselves is more of an instinct than a specific goal we must reach each day. Being assaulted physically by someone can be a very scary and traumatic event. Not only does it invade on your personal space and well-being, it can also cause physical pain. It is unfortunate and wrong if […]

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Colorado Shooter James Holmes Trial Faces Difficult Choices

January 14, 2013

The heinous nature of the July 20th 2012 Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooting during the midnight screening of the film The Dark Knight has generated considerable national public interest. It has brought to the forefront the ongoing dilemma regarding conflict between the freedom of the press and the rights of the accused. Rights afforded to […]

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