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July 09, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Public Defenders Call on NY Courts to Reconsider In-Person Appearances During Reopening Process

In a statement, Office of Court Administration spokesman Lucian Chalfen said the courts are taking a conservative approach.
3 minute read
July 02, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Appeals Court Reverses Intellectually Disabled Man's Murder Conviction, Citing Judge's Error

The Bronx Supreme Court judge "made no effort to translate the standard litany [of guilty plea colloquy questions] into simple language that would be understandable to someone with defendant's limited capacities," wrote Appellate Division, First Department Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels.
4 minute read
June 30, 2020 | New York Law Journal

New York Law Journal Announces Its 2020 Distinguished Leaders

We are highlighting lawyers who had great performances while demonstrating clear leadership skills leading to positive outcomes.
2 minute read
April 29, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Scheduling Conflicts Wrongly Delayed Child Custody Hearing, Court Says—2 Years Later

The Appellate Division, First Department said that a 2018 hearing on whether two children should be returned to their father's custody should not have gone on for six months because of attorney and court scheduling conflicts.
6 minute read
April 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal

'Williams' Tackles 'Frye' and Scientific Evidence

The court in 'Williams' denied the defense's request for a 'Frye' hearing on LCN DNA testing.
11 minute read
April 02, 2020 | New York Law Journal

NY Senate Advances Expansion of Bail-Eligible Crimes, Trimming Bail Reform

The changes would allow judges to set bail on charges like aggravated vehicular assault, first-degree grand larceny and failure to register as a sex offender, among other crimes.
5 minute read
February 13, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Senators Propose to Give Judges More Discretion in Tweak of New Bail Reform Law

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D-Bronx, said the Senate proposal is premature, since bail reform came into effect just six weeks ago.
2 minute read
December 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Close Race in Queens Stands Out in Year of DA Elections in NY Metropolitan Area

The Bronx, Staten Island and Nassau County all held district attorney elections in 2019, but in each county, the incumbent won another term.
3 minute read
December 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Funding Boost Engenders Cautious Optimism for NYC Prosecutors, Defenders Over Criminal Justice Reform

Prosecutors have said they're worried about maintaining victim and witness cooperation under the new discovery system, which allows defense attorneys to see more information than they could before, unless prosecutors seek a protective order.
5 minute read
December 13, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Cuomo Vetoes Bills Expanding Charitable Bail Organizations, Expediting Rap Sheet Disclosure

"Governor Cuomo's veto is an affront to the justice reforms that make our state a leader and to the dozens of legislators who supported the bill this past session," Rivera said.
4 minute read

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