Category: Criminal Law

ABKLaw IN THE NEWS: HON. BARRY KAMINS (Ret.) New York Law Journal / Law.com: “Bail and Discovery Reform: The Third Round”

June 6, 2022

ANALYSIS

Bail and Discovery Reform: The Third Round
A third iteration of changes to the bail and discovery statutes are not transformative but do present a mixed bag for prosecutors and defense counsel.

Amid the intense debate over bail and discovery reform in the legislative session that has just ended, the Legislature enacted a third iteration of changes to the bail and discovery statutes. Although certain political leaders called for substantial revisions of these laws, the changes were not transformative but do present a mixed bag for prosecutors and defense counsel. The changes were effective on May 9th (L. 2022, Ch. 56).

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#ABKLaw BLOG by Michael Jaccarino:  What does it mean to ATTEMPT to commit a crime?

May 23, 2022

When does an attempt to commit a crime have equally serious consequences as committing the actual crime itself?

In certain situations, an individual intends to commit a crime but falls short. In other situations, prosecutors charge individuals with attempting to commit a crime that the person had no intention to commit. Either scenario can have drastic consequences for the person charged.

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#ABKLaw BLOG by Michael Jaccarino:  The Importance of the Defense Federal Sentencing Memorandum

May 18, 2022

Approximately 97% of all federal criminal defendants plead guilty. Over 80% of the remaining individuals who proceed to trial are convicted. There is, therefore, over a 98% chance that a person charged with a federal crime will ultimately face a judge for purposes of sentencing. “How much time am I going to do?” For most individuals, this is a key concern. The following tips will help attorneys and their clients obtain the lowest possible sentence.

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