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.
An Article 78 Writ of Prohibition Wins – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup September 29, 2023
An Article 78 Writ of Prohibition Wins – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup September 29, 2023
In today’s New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest in developments of New York criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Cases we’ll cover include Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, request for counsel, Level Three Sexually Violent Offender, Level Two Sex Offender, Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, Burglary in the First Degree, Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, motion to renew, motion to suppress, anonymous tip, reasonable suspicion, history of drug abuse, motion to quash, Article 78, writ of prohibition, and more.
The New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense andappeals lawyersJason L. Russo and Steven J. Gaitman summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of New York. Each week we digest the latest reversed convictions throughout the New York Appellate Divisions and the New York Court of Appeals, as well as the United States Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in New York criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
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Latest News in New York Criminal Law and Appeals – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Michael J. Alber, Esq., August 31, 2023
Latest News in New York Criminal Law and Appeals – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Michael J. Alber, Esq., August 31, 2023
In today’s New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest in developments of New York criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Cases that we’ll cover include Robbery in the First Degree, Robbery in the Second Degree, Attempted Gang Assault in the First Degree, jury selection, Batson challenge, Speedy Trial, Criminal Procedure Law § 30.30, dismissal of indictment, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, suppression, probable cause, traffic stop, Level Two Sexually Violent Offender, SORA, Kidnapping in the Second Degree, Kidnapping in the Second Degree as a Sexually Motivated Felony, search warrant, and more.
The New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense and appeals lawyer Michael J. Alber, summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of New York. Each week we digest the latest reversed convictions throughout the New York Appellate Divisions and the New York Court of Appeals, as well as the United States Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in New York criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
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Super Bowl Sunday on the New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup – February 5, 2021
Super Bowl Sunday on the New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup – February 5, 2021
In today’s New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest in developments of New York criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Cases that we’ll cover include Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Crime, Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Convicted Felon, plain error, CPL § 30.30, grand jury, Level 2 Sex Offender, motion to set aside a sentence, 440 motion, ineffective assistance of counsel, Robbery in the First Degree, jury selection, Robbery in the Second Degree, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree, Insurance Fraud in the Third Degree, Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree, Driving While Intoxicated, territorial jurisdiction, Murder in the Second Degree, Burglary in the Second Degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, temporary lawful possession, and more.
The New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense and appeals lawyers Jason L. Russo and Steven J. Gaitman summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of New York. Each week we digest the latest reversed convictions throughout the New York Appellate Divisions and the New York Court of Appeals, as well as the United States Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in New York criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
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New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup – January 22, 2021
New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup – January 22, 2021
In today’s New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest in developments of New York criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Cases that we’ll cover include Using or Carrying a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence, 924(c), Hobbs Act Robbery, Kidnapping, Making a Terroristic Threat, insufficient evidence, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Persistent Violent Felony Offender, suppression, and more.
The New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense and appeals lawyers Jason L. Russo and Steven J. Gaitman summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of New York. Each week we digest the latest reversed convictions throughout the New York Appellate Divisions and the New York Court of Appeals, as well as the United States Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in New York criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Visit us at www.notguiltyli.com
Merry Christmas from the New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup – 12-24-2020
Merry Christmas from the New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup and Criminal Defense Lawyer Jason Russo – December 24, 2020
Cases that we’ll cover include First Step Act, Fair Sentencing Act, sentence reduction, motion to reduce sentence, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Superior Court Information, Waiver of Indictment, unknowing and involuntary plea, Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, 440 motion, Robbery in the Second Degree, Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, verdict, alibi, right to present a defense, Rape in the Second Degree, Criminal Sexual Act in the Second Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, insufficient evidence, Youthful Offender, Tampering With a Witness in the Third Degree, right to counsel, and more.
Fourth Department on a Rip – Criminal Case Law Roundup by Criminal Defense and Appellate Attorney Jason Russo for August 21, 2020
Fourth Department on a Rip – The New York Criminal Case Law Roundup by Criminal Defense and Appellate Attorney Jason Russo for August 21, 2020
Cases that we’ll cover include Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree , concurrent sentence, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree , suppression, Speedy Trial, motion to dismiss, Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree, Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance, Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child, Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Molineaux, Murder in the Second Degree, Persistent Violent Felony Offender, Burglary in the Second Degree, RICO, Miller v. Alabama, juvenile, Sex Offender Registration and more.
The New York Criminal Case Law Roundup by Criminal Defense Attorney Jason L. Russo – June 14, 2019
In today’s New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest in developments of New York criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Cases we’ll cover include Murder in the Second Degree, Brady evidence, exculpatory evidence, harmless error, grand jury, Michigan, Home Invasion, Armed Career Criminal Act, enhanced sentencing, 18 U.S.C. § 924(e), felon in possession of a firearm, 18 U.S.C. § 922, Assault in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, Depraved indifference murder, legally sufficient evidence, insufficient evidence, Sex Offender Registration Act, Megan’s Law, SORA, Level 3 Sex offender, Level 2 sex offender, clear and convincing evidence, aggravating factor, Robbery in the Second Degree, Menacing in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, identification defense, mistaken identity, Unlawful Imprisonment in the Second Degree, Antommarchi waiver, right to be present, critical stage, and more.
The New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense and appeals lawyers Jason L. Russo and Steven J. Gaitman summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of New York. Each week we digest the latest reversed convictions throughout the New York Appellate Divisions and the New York Court of Appeals, as well as the United States Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in New York criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Visit us at www.notguiltyli.com
Criminal Lawyer Jason Russo’s NY Criminal Caselaw Roundup – 5-24-2019
In today’s New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest in developments of New York criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Cases we’ll cover include Rape in the First Degree, Youthful Offender status, SORA, Risk Level 3 Sex Offender, Sexual Predator, Rape in the Third Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Superior Court Information, waiver of indictment, automatic override, Conspiracy to Distribute 100 Grams or More of Heroin, and more.
The New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense and appeals lawyers Jason L. Russo and Steven J. Gaitman summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of New York. Each week we digest the latest reversed convictions throughout the New York Appellate Divisions and the New York Court of Appeals, as well as the United States Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in New York criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Visit us at www.notguiltyli.com
