
#ABKLaw BLOG by Michael Jaccarino: Criminal Justice Reform….Will it be scaled back?
The unintended consequences of reforms of the criminal justice system implemented two years ago have been far reaching.
The unintended consequences of reforms of the criminal justice system implemented two years ago have been far reaching.
Three bills have been introduced which would be transformative and, if enacted, would constitute the most comprehensive overhaul of sentencing laws in the last 50 years.
The Arthur Aidala Power Hour radio show blends Arthur’s courtroom experiences with his perspective as a lifetime New Yorker.
New York has legalized adult use recreational marijuana for cultivation, processing, and sale in New York.
In his Criminal Law and Procedure column, Barry Kamins reviews new legislation amending the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and related statutes.
New York has legalized adult use recreational marijuana for cultivation, processing, and sale in New York. The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law on March 31, 2021. When the MRTA was passed, lawmakers estimated licensed businesses would not be selling adult-use
Lawrence Spasojevich, who is representing an employee, estimates that certain workers may be entitled to as much as $10,000 each.
The Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal provides for a full dismissal of the charges in the interest of justice following a period of time.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 established federal workplace standards for worker’s rights on issues such as minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor laws.
Barry Kamins discusses how the practice of issuing temporary orders of protection has changed following the decision in Crawford v. Ally.