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05/25/2026

A recent New York s*x crimes case highlights how quickly a criminal investigation can begin in cases involving alleged criminal conduct by an on-duty officer.

​A recent New York s*x crimes case highlights how quickly a criminal investigation can begin in cases involving alleged criminal conduct by an on-duty

05/18/2026

E-filing offers several benefits for attorneys and petitioners in the Second Division. It can also pose some challenges. Here’s what those considering an appeal need to know.

E-filing offers several benefits for attorneys and petitioners in the Second Division. It can also pose some challenges. If you're considering an appeal here's what you need to know.

05/11/2026

Facial recognition technology is becoming more common in law enforcement investigations in New York. Many people assume that these systems work flawlessly. The reality is far more complicated. Recent reporting about a Brooklyn father who was wrongfully arrested for an indecent exposure offense highlights the risks of a faulty match.

Recent reporting about a Brooklyn father who was wrongfully arrested for an indecent exposure offense highlights the risks of a faulty facial recognition match.

05/04/2026

One of the hardest moments New Yorkers face is hearing a trial court return a verdict of guilty in a criminal case. After a conviction or sentencing, you have options, but you need to act quickly. An Article 440 motion allows you to challenge a conviction and sentence in New York.

An Article 440 motion allows you to challenge a conviction and sentence in New York. An experienced New York criminal defense attorney can help you understand this process and diligently represent your legal rights.

05/01/2026

New York defines “rape” and “s*xual assault” differently. In addition, these crimes may be charged in varying degrees, depending on the facts of the case.

New York defines “rape” and “s*xual assault” differently. In addition, these crimes may be charged in varying degrees, depending on the facts of the case.

03/25/2026

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03/03/2026

A federal criminal sentence carries heavy weight – now and in the future. After sentencing occurs, you may learn new facts about your case. You may suspect that something didn’t go correctly or that your rights were violated.

Federal criminal sentences can sometimes be appealed, but the process can be complex. An experienced New York federal criminal appeals attorney can help you understand what you’re facing and fight for the correct outcome.

Federal criminal sentences can sometimes be appealed, but the process can be complex. An experienced New York federal criminal appeals attorney can help you understand what you’re facing and fight for the correct outcome.

02/03/2026

U.S. states are inconsistent in how they treat voluntary drinking by an accuser. New York still allow prosecutors to choose not to pursue a case if the accuser was voluntarily intoxicated when the alleged assault occurred.

Now, efforts are underway to close this “loophole” in New York’s s*xual assault laws.

U.S. states are inconsistent in how they treat voluntary drinking by an accuser. Now, efforts are underway to close this “loophole” in New York’s s*xual assault laws.

12/04/2025

Among President Trump’s many goals in his second term is an effort to end bail reforms that reduce the use of cash bail for many criminal charges. Now, New York Congressmember Elise Stefanik is among those seeking bail reforms with legislation recently introduced in the House of Representatives.

Among President Trump’s many goals in his second term is an effort to end bail reforms that reduce the use of cash bail for many criminal charges. Now, New York Congressmember Elise Stefanik is among those seeking bail reforms with legislation recently introduced in the House of Representatives.

12/02/2025

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of the state’s largest criminal v**e enforcement action to date. The action has resulted in over a dozen arrests and nearly 40 criminal charges.

On September 3, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the state’s largest criminal v**e enforcement action to date. The action has

11/25/2025

Several significant changes to New York’s criminal justice laws appeared in 2025. These changes affect the criminal justice process, specific criminal statutes, and operations of various courts throughout New York.

Several significant changes to New York’s criminal justice laws appeared in 2025. These changes affect the criminal justice process, specific criminal