ACP coordinates the assignment of attorneys to represent individuals who cannot afford to retain an attorney in various Criminal and Family Court matters.
The bill would require minors ages 17 and younger to receive counsel from an attorney via phone, video, or in person before they are interrogated by police. ... See MoreSee Less
These changes are critical in New York because research has found that children are two to three times more likely than adults to make false confessions under pressure, a trend that threatens the administration of justice and compromises law enforcement’s ability to solve crimes and uphold public safety. ... See MoreSee Less
The Youth Interrogation Act, known as the #Right2RemainSilent Act, aims to expand legal protection for children being detained by police, who are more likely than adults to give false confessions under pressure. ... See MoreSee Less
The New York State Assembly passed legislation Tuesday that would mandate New Yorkers under the age of 18 consult with legal counsel before waiving their
Amid a constantly changing reproductive landscape, one West Virginia prosecutor is warning people who have miscarriages in his state that they could get in trouble with the law. ... See MoreSee Less
Amid a constantly changing reproductive landscape, one West Virginia prosecutor is warning people who have miscarriages in his state that they could get in trouble with the law.