How This High Court Case Could Affect Police Abuse Suits By
Marco Poggio | April 4, 2021, 8:02 PM EDT Attorneys all seem to agree: When a prosecutor dismisses charges against a defendant, that s an ultimate win. The defendant can heave a sigh of relief, and walk free without the burden of a trial and the potential costs associated with it.
But to criminal defendants who allege police misconduct and plan to file civil lawsuits, a dismissal could mean doom.
A case involving a Brooklyn man who sued the New York Police Department on misconduct allegations in 2014 presents a compelling case in point: the man, Larry Thompson, was arrested and charged with misdemeanors.
How This High Court Case Could Affect Police Abuse Suits
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Expansive NY Bill To Expunge Criminal Records Gains Steam By
Marco Poggio | March 7, 2021, 8:02 PM EST
Michael Zaki Smith lost his job after his employer found out about his past conviction during a random background check. Smith is now advocating for a bill that would automatically clear criminal records of people who live crime-free for a number of years after being released.
Years ago, Michael Zaki Smith spent time in prison after being convicted. Today, he won t talk about what landed him there. As a person who paid his debt to society and saw the rest of his life tainted by his conviction, Smith said he didn t want a news story to dwell on his past.