New York Court of Appeals Overturns Harvey Weinstein Conviction, Orders New Trial
Albany, NY – April 25, 2024
The New York Court of Appeals, the highest court in the State of New York, overturned Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that were not charged or otherwise part of the case.
Breaking News in New York Criminal Law by Jason Russo, Esq. – January, 2024
Cases we’ll cover include Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, Attempted Assault in the Third Degree, Harassment in the Second Degree, not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect, CPL § 330.20, civil commitment, dangerous mental disorder, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, deportation, aggravated felony, immigration consequences, ineffective assistance of counsel, Kidnapping in the Second Degree, Conspiracy in the Fifth Degree, motion in limine, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Penal Law § 265.03, reasonable suspicion, postrelease supervision, Post Release Supervision, suppression, and more.
New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Attorney Jason Russo – October, 2023
Cases we’ll cover include Assault in the Third Degree, Speedy Trial, CPL 30.30, Rape Shield Law, Right to Present a Defense, Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Justification defense, Self Defense, suppression, Miranda warnings, Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, mental competence, Rape in the Second Degree, Level Two Sex Offender, SORA, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, Penal Law § 175.10, insufficient evidence, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, arrest warrant, Petit Larceny, and more.
Kicking Off the New Year with Criminal Appeal Reversals – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup January 1, 2021
Jason L. Russo, Esq. Jason L. Russo, a former New York prosecutor with 25 years of experience in criminal law, is a partner at Gaitman & Russo, LLP, a boutique law firm practicing Federal and State criminal defense, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief. He can be reached directly at 877-707-5659 or at https://www.notguiltyli.com/contact-us/ In today’s […]
The New York Roundup by Criminal Defense Attorney Jason L. Russo – July 12, 2019
Cases that we’ll cover include challenge for cause, jury selection, Robbery in the First Degree, fair trial, Burglary in the Third Degree, Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, Attempted Petit Larceny, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, lineup, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Gang Assault in the First Degree, identification, prosecutorial misconduct, CPL 60.25, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, unknowing and involuntary plea, and more.
New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup by Criminal Defense and Appellate Attorney Jason Russo – May 10, 2019
Cases we’ll cover include Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, depraved indifference murder, felony murder, felony assault, attempted robbery, and two counts of weapon possession, illegal stop, illegal seizure, suppression, Fourth Amendment, effective assistance of counsel, ineffective assistance of counsel, Sixth Amendment, conflict of interest, Robbery in the First Degree, right to a fair trial, cooperation agreement, Assault in the Second Degree, jury instructions, written jury instructions, Indictment, dismissal, Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, Murder in the Second Degree, Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Drugs, Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree, exculpatory evidence, Grand Jury, Burglary in the Second Degree, Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, Sandoval ruling, Supervised Release, child pornography, ACCA, violent felony, and more
