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.
Breaking News in Eleventh Circuit Federal Criminal Law by Attorney Jack Palmeri – December, 2023
Cases we’ll cover include First Degree Murder, Attempted Robbery with a Firearm, Shooting or Throwing Deadly Missiles, Second Degree Murder, Manslaughter, lesser included offense, lesser-included offense, lesser included offenses, lesser-included offenses, ineffective assistance of counsel, jury instructions, defective jury instruction, post-conviction relief, 28 U.S.C. § 2254, petition for writ of habeas corpus, habeas corpus, Rule 3.850 motion, motion for post conviction relief, Enticement of a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity, Child Pornography, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Guideline § 3D1.2, downward variance, and more.
Breaking News in Texas Criminal Law – November, 2023
Cases we’ll cover include Aggravated Assault, deferred adjudication, community supervision, habeas corpus, ineffective assistance of counsel, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, impeachment evidence, Brady violation, Sexual Assault of a Child, Online Solicitation of a Minor, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, parole eligibility, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, involuntary plea, sex offender, Delivery of Cocaine, Houston Police Officer Gerald Goines, false evidence, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Indecency with a Child, Double Jeopardy, Evading Arrest, illegal sentence, Capital Murder, DNA, DNA mixture, Indecent Assault, motion for a new trial,, and more.
This is a FREE service designed to report to you the cutting edge of developments in Texas criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Second Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup by Jason Russo – October, 2023
In this edition of the Second Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup, we’ll cover murder in aid of racketeering, RICO, murder, 18 U.S.C. § 1959, Hobbs Act, Hobbs Act Robbery, conspiracy to distribute cocaine, ineffective assistance of counsel, 28 U.S.C. § 2255, Certificate of Appealability, and more.
Latest News in Georgia Criminal Law – August/September, 2023
In this Georgia Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest developments in Georgia criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Cases we’ll cover include territorial jurisdiction, deputization, motion to suppress, illegal search, sexual battery, illegal sentence, voice sentence, serious injury by vehicle, hit and run, and driving under the influence of marijuana, revocation of probation, special condition of probation, general condition of probation, ineffective assistance of counsel, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, firearms, convicted felon, Second Amendment, notice of appeal, First Offender, consent to search, warrantless search, exigent circumstances, and more.
The Georgia Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of Georgia. Our sponsoring attorney will digest the latest reversed convictions throughout the Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in Georgia criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Fifth Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Jack Palmeri – September 29, 2023
Jack Palmeri, Esq. Jack Palmeri, a former New York City prosecutor with 19 years of experience in criminal law, is a Senior Associate for Weinstein Legal’s criminal division, practicing across Florida and its Federal Courts. You can reach him directly at 888-408-0253 or at www.Weinstein-Legal.com. In today’s Fifth Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing […]
New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Steven J. Gaitman – July 31, 2023
New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Steven J. Gaitman – July 31, 2023
In today’s New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest in developments of New Jersey criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Cases we’ll cover include aggravating factors, mitigating factors, First Degree Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, self defense, First Degree Aggravated Manslaughter, Third Degree Assault by Auto, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Driving Under the Influence, Pre-Trial Intervention, Burglary, Interstate Detainer, Speedy Trial, exclusion of defense evidence, lay opinion testimony, anonymous tip, reasonable suspicion, suppression, compel discovery, Brady material, Giglio material, impeachment, ineffective assistance of counsel, post conviction relief and more.
The New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense and appeals lawyer and Steven J. Gaitman summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of New Jersey. Each week we digest the latest reversed convictions from the New Jersey Supreme Court and the New Jersey Appellate Division, 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 Jersey criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
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SCOTUS Makes It Harder for Non-Citizens to Fight Deportation – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Michael J. Alber March 2, 2021
SCOTUS Makes It Harder for Non-Citizens to Fight Deportation – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Michael J. Alber March 2, 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 crime of moral turpitude, deportation, immigration consequences, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, Assault in the First Degree, motion to withdraw guilty plea, ineffective assistance of counsel, Hobbs Act robbery, 28 U.S.C. § 2255, Armed Career Criminal Act, Career Offender, Manslaughter in the First Degree, qualified immunity, Fourth Amendment 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.
Visit us at www.alberlegal.com
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.
Visit us at www.notguiltyli.com
