Category Archives: Self-Defense
When the Subway Becomes Exhibit A: What Transit Violence Cases Reveal About New York Self-Defense Law
Why do subway confrontations seem to spark such intense public debate over what counts as legitimate self-defense? Part of the answer is that these cases play out in front of witnesses, security cameras, and increasingly, the entire internet, which puts New York’s justification law under a spotlight it rarely gets. High-profile transit violence cases… Read More »
Castle Doctrine in New York: What You Need to Know About Defending Your Home
If someone breaks into your home in New York, do you have the right to use force to protect yourself or others? The answer lies in New York’s version of the Castle Doctrine, a legal principle that permits you to use reasonable force, including deadly force, in certain situations within your dwelling. This article… Read More »
Subway Self-Defense in New York
Undoubtedly, post-Covid New York has seen an up-tick in homelessness, which has naturally spilled over to subway drug use and crime. With that, New York City has seen a handful of high-profile subway encounters and incidents. The most noteworthy and talked about cases within this realm are Jordan Williams and Daniel Penny. The Case… Read More »