Under current state law, you can hit your spouse or partner and only be charged with a misdemeanor—no matter how many times you do it. But if Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, other lawmakers, and domestic violence advocates get their way, you could face a much tougher penalty the second time around. Continue reading “Proposed Bill Would Increase NY Domestic Violence Penalties”
2,000 Arrests Since Choking Became Crime
Choking first became a separate criminal offense just fifteen weeks ago. And in just those few short months, New York police have made over 2,000 arrests for the new offense. Acting commissioner for the state’s Division of Criminal Justice Services calls the number “absolutely unprecedented and staggering” according to Reuters. Continue reading “2,000 Arrests Since Choking Became Crime”