Breaking News in New Jersey Criminal Law by Steven Gaitman, Esq. and Wesley Laguerre – June, 2024

Cases we’ll cover include Suppression, warrantless search, automobile exception, severance, other crimes evidence, Rule 404(b) evidence, prejudice, probative value, domestic violence, first-degree murder, N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3(a), second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a)(1), second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun without a permit, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(b)(1), third-degree aggravated assault, N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(b)(13), fourth-degree theft by unlawful taking, N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3(a), second-degree certain person not to have a weapon, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7(b)(1), armed robbery, Miranda, rights, right to remain silent, ineffective assistance of counsel, Post Conviction Relief, probable cause, reasonable suspicion, consent to search and more

Breaking News in Texas Criminal Law – April 2024

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Cases we’ll cover include writ of habeas corpus, 11.07 petition, capital murder, intellectual disability, death penalty, life imprisonment, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, Houston Police Officer Gerald, police misconduct, Due Process, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, continuous sexual abuse of a child, ineffective assistance of counsel, driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age, illegal sentence, failing to report a collision with a structure, fixture, or landscaping adjacent to a highway, Transportation Code Section 550.041, evading arrest or detention with a motor vehicle, 911 recording, hearsay, inadmissible hearsay, Operation Lone Star, equal protection, selective prosecution, theft of property, aggravated assault, Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel, suppression, DWI with a prior conviction, and more.

New York Court of Appeals Overturns Harvey Weinstein Conviction, Orders New Trial

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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

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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

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (from 11th circuit courthouse)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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