#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 Law 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 BLOG by Michael Jaccarino: Marijuana – Which Local Governments Will Opt Out
New York has legalized adult use recreational marijuana for cultivation, processing, and sale in New York. ...
23 November, 2021
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 our #ABKLaw Partner Michael Jaccarino, Esq.: New York State legalized recreational Marijuana
New York has legalized adult use recreational marijuana for cultivation, processing, and sale in New York. The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act was signed into law on March 31, 2021. The MRTA establishes the Office of Cannabis Management within the Division of Alcohol Beverage Control...
20 April, 2021
ABKLaw IN THE NEWS: HON. BARRY KAMINS (Ret.) New York Law Journal / Law.com: A Return to Independent State Constitutionalism
#ABKLaw IN THE NEWS: HON. BARRY KAMINS New York Law Journal / Law.com: A Return to Independent State Constitutionalism "The Court of Appeals recently added to its rich and diverse history of decisions that have afforded greater protection to New York citizens in the area of...
05 April, 2021
BLOG from our #ABKLaw Partner John S. Esposito, Esq.: Covid Vaccination: DIDS v. the DID NOTS
#ABKLaw Blog from our Partner John Esposito Covid Vaccination: DIDS v. the DID NOTS Is there light at the end of the Covid tunnel now that vaccines should be available to all or will there be legal, practical and ethical battles ahead between the DIDS (those willingly...
26 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