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A BLOG from our Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins P.C. Partner Hon. Barry Kamins:  VERITAS The above Latin word,  meaning "truth,” is the official motto of Harvard University. Recent events have shown that this prestigious institution has been veering away from that goal. Professor Ronald Sullivan, who teaches...

BLOG from our #ABKLaw Partner Michael Jaccarino, Esq.:  The Innocent Should Remain Silent  Most convicted criminals know not to talk to the police.  Generally, the first time they were arrested, they confessed, were prosecuted, and went to jail.  They won’t make that mistake again. It is the innocent...

BLOG from our #ABKLaw Partner Michael Jaccarino, Esq.:  Jury Nullification Jury Nullification is the practice of a deliberating jury voting “Not Guilty” when the jury disagrees with the criminal charge………even after the defendant’s guilt has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt.   Some argue, this practice is...

A BLOG from our #ABKLaw Partner Hon. Barry Kamins: Presidential Pardons and the Double Jeopardy Loophole Under the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Federal and State Constitution the government is not permitted to make multiple attempts to try an individual for the same offense.  Many states...

BLOG from our #ABKLaw Partner Michael Jaccarino, Esq.:  Sealing In 2017, New York State passed a new sealing law that enables anyone who has been convicted of a crime to have his or her records sealed.  This was huge! Why aren’t we hearing from more of...