06/02/2026
New York criminal cases typically move through a set of early stages. Some of these stages include arrest, arraignment, conferences, discovery, motions, and in some cases, trial and then appeals. A crucial part of the criminal process includes discovery.
CPL Article 245 governs discovery in N.Y. Recent changes to CPL article 245 affect various aspects of the discovery process, and these amendments can affect a case from the outset.
Changes to CPL article 245 affect various aspects of the discovery process, and these amendments can affect a case from the outset. Criminal lawyers need to spot issues early and clearly, and present a compelling, viable objection.