Examples of Unlawful Arrest Being forced or coerced by an officer to admit to a crime you didn't commit. Having drugs or other contraband planted on you. You annoyed an officer but didn't break any law. There's no reason to search your car, but the officer does so after placing handcuffs on you.
A felony domestic violence conviction can have lifelong ramifications because it is permanently on your record unless you obtain a dismissal pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4. While rare, the Governor of California can grant a pardon for a felony conviction, essentially wiping it clean.
A felony domestic violence conviction can have lifelong ramifications because it is permanently on your record unless you obtain a dismissal pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4. While rare, the Governor of California can grant a pardon for a felony conviction, essentially wiping it clean.
N.Y. Pen. Law § 240.25, 240.30 & 240.36 Harassment involves simply repeatedly bothering or annoying another person by making unwanted phone calls, sending emails, or mailing letters to the other person with the intent of annoying or harassing that person. It can also involve following or physically touching the victim.
Assault is a criminal offense involving a physical threat or action, while harassment, often a civil wrong, pertains to a pattern of unwanted behaviors that could be sexual, verbal, or emotional in nature. This article clarifies their unique legal standings and the implications for those involved.