Citing prosecutorial misconduct and insufficient evidence a federal judge has reversed convictions against an Oneida man. The business owner was initially convicted of urging his son to burn down the family business in order to collect insurance money. But due in part to the prosecutor’s show at trial, the man is now free. Continue reading “Federal Judge Overturns NY Man’s Arson/Fraud Convictions”
“Castle” In West Harlem Offers Rehabilitation Post-Incarceration
It’s ironic that many people convicted for felonies and sent to prison don’t get the chance to truly rehabilitate until there are released. But, it’s a fact. And while many aren’t afforded this chance either, one place is working to ensure at least some former prisoners are given a running start when the “touch down” on the other side of the razor wire. Continue reading ““Castle” In West Harlem Offers Rehabilitation Post-Incarceration”
New NY Law Supports Incarcerated Parents and Children
The average prison sentence for a woman in New York is 36 months. Prior to June’s passing of the Adoption and Safe Families Act Expanded Discretion Bill a mother or father automatically lost their parental rights after 15 months of continuous incarceration. Now, that isn’t necessarily the case. Continue reading “New NY Law Supports Incarcerated Parents and Children”
More Proof of NYPD Quotas
Following scathing publicity generated over the past several months, the NYPD was quick to say they didn’t use nor advocate the use of quotas in their ranks. However, just this week the NY Daily News uncovered yet another piece of evidence that says they are not being entirely truthful. Continue reading “More Proof of NYPD Quotas”
Panel to Address New York Sentencing Laws
A “blue ribbon” panel is being assembled to take a look at New York’s aging sentencing laws. The most in depth analysis these laws have seen in 40 years will involve judges, defense lawyers, and even victims, all weighing in on the current laws and what could be done to improve them. Continue reading “Panel to Address New York Sentencing Laws”
Real Estate Lawyer on Trial for Impersonating NY University Professor
He did it in order to defend his father’s scholarly views, according to the NY Times. A fifty year old defendant and real estate lawyer is on trial, facing charges of identity theft, criminal impersonation, and aggravated harassment. Not your typical identity theft case, these alleged acts weren’t done to gain money, only to intellectually battle the skeptics of his father. Continue reading “Real Estate Lawyer on Trial for Impersonating NY University Professor”