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Know Your Rights in New York City
A plain-English guide to your legal rights as an NYC resident — stops, searches, arrests, summonses, and court. Free, no account required.
⚖When police can and cannot stop you
🔒Your right to remain silent — when and how to use it
📋How to contest any NYC summons or violation
✉How to file a FOIL request to get government records
🏛What to expect at your first court appearance
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