Daniel Conviser

October 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The legislature has made dramatic reforms to our criminal justice system over the past several years—limiting monetary bail, increasing the discovery…

By Daniel Conviser

8 minute read

July 08, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The court system has had great success over the past year in implementing digital proceedings during the pandemic. We are now transitioning to ever-increasing in-person appearances. But allowing for continued remote proceedings is also important.

By Daniel Conviser

8 minute read

February 09, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In a previous article, the author outlined the significant flaws of the sex offender risk assessment instrument. This article explains why these deficiencies are not adequately corrected by court departure determinations.

By Daniel Conviser

15 minute read

January 05, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In this article, the author outlines the significant flaws of the sex offender risk assessment instrument. A second article to be published later will explain why these deficiencies are not adequately corrected by court departure determinations.

By Daniel Conviser

24 minute read

March 27, 2019 | New York Law Journal

I am gratified that the Legislature and the Governor are on the verge of enacting landmark reforms to our state's pre-trial securing order system designed to significantly reduce the number of criminal defendants who are incarcerated before trial. But I also have significant concerns about the specific reforms now being negotiated.

By Daniel Conviser

17 minute read