#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....
05 April, 2022
criminal defense Tag
ABKLaw IN THE NEWS: HON. BARRY KAMINS (Ret.) New York Law Journal / Law.com: “Sentencing Reform: The Next Criminal Justice Battleground”
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....
04 April, 2022
ABKLaw IN THE NEWS: HON. BARRY KAMINS (Ret.) New York Law Journal / Law.com: “Annual Review of New Criminal Justice Legislation”
In his Criminal Law and Procedure column, Barry Kamins reviews new legislation amending the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and related statutes....
21 October, 2021
#ABKLaw BLOG by Michael Jaccarino: ACD Refresher – Question & Answer
The Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal provides for a full dismissal of the charges in the interest of justice following a period of time....
12 August, 2021
ABKLaw IN THE NEWS: HON. BARRY KAMINS (Ret.) New York Law Journal / Law.com: “The New ‘Crawford’ Hearing: What Will It Look Like?”
Barry Kamins discusses how the practice of issuing temporary orders of protection has changed following the decision in Crawford v. Ally....
02 August, 2021
BLOG from #ABKLaw: Marquis Who’s Who July Maker’s List, highlighting American Attorneys, Activists & Agents of Change Honoree Partner Hon. John M. Leventhal (Ret)
Congratulations to our ABK Law Partner Hon. John M. Leventhal (Ret) who is honored by Marquis Who’s Who July Maker's List, highlighting American Attorneys, Activists & Agents of Change....
19 July, 2021
ABKLaw BLOG by Partner Hon. John Leventhal (Ret.): New York Law Journal March 10, 2021 – “What Would John Adams Say About Cancel Culture?”
Commentary What Would John Adams Say About Cancel Culture? Adams recognized early on the significance of the role of courts in society and their importance as the last protector of individual rights against the abuses and excesses of government. Yet the first and most essential protector of...
10 March, 2021
#ABKLaw RESULTS: Michael Jaccarino, Esq. Criminal Defense Case – Felony Assault Second Degree
RESULTS Criminal Defense Case - Felony Assault Second Degree Client arrested for felony assault with a knife and charged by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office with Assault in the Second Degree. Client represented by Partner Michael Jaccarino, Esq., who was able to get the client released on...
25 February, 2021
#ABKLaw BLOG: RUN BRUCE, RUN – Marianne E. Bertuna’s predictions were right on the money when Bruce Springsteen was charged with DWI in New Jersey
RUN BRUCE, RUN When this story broke two weeks ago, our Executive Partner Marianne E. Bertuna, Esq.'s predictions were right on the money in this Bruce Springsteen New Jersey Federal DWI case. The outcome was predicted in the February 11th BLOG below: "WE WERE BORN TO DEFEND…Bruce...
24 February, 2021
#ABKLaw BLOG by Marianne Bertuna, Esq.: We Were Born To Defend
WE WERE BORN TO DEFEND...
11 February, 2021