96-Year-Old U.S. Appeals Court Judge Faces Suspension Amid Mental Fitness Controversy
In a recent and contentious development, Judge Pauline Newman, a 96-year-old federal appeals court judge in the United States, has been suspended from hearing cases for a year. This suspension comes in the wake of a panel’s decision, which alleged that she had declined to undergo medical testing, raising concerns about her mental fitness to serve on the bench.
The controversy surrounding Judge Newman’s tenure has been unusually public and acrimonious, leading to a lawsuit and causing rifts among fellow judges. Newman, appointed by President Ronald Reagan almost four decades ago, vehemently asserts her physical and mental fitness to continue making legal decisions. She accuses her colleagues of making baseless claims driven by ageism to force her resignation.
Latest News in New York Criminal Law and Appeals – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Jason Russo, Esq., July 31, 2023
Latest News in New York Criminal Law and Appeals – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Jason Russo, Esq., July 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 Murder in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, ineffective assistance of counsel, Assault in the First Degree, Gang Assault in the First Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, and Intimidating a Victim or Witness in the Third Degree, insufficient evidence, Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Harassment in the First Degree, suppression, Promoting Prostitution in the Second Degree, prior conviction, speedy trial, CPL 30.30, motion to dismiss, confidential informant, search warrant, Aggravated Family Offense, Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, Burglary in the Third Degree, Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, Molineux evidence, Driving While Ability Impaired, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree, jury selection, Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, Failure to Register or Verify Status as a Sex Offender, SORA, 440 motion, post-conviction relief, 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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Discovery Violations and Police Personnel Records – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup February 26, 2021
Discovery Violations and Police Personnel Records – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup February 26, 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 Speedy Trial, Certificate of Readiness, Assault in the Second Degree, self-defense, justification, Obstruction of Justice, Witness Tampering, Federal Sentencing Guidelines Probable Cause, Preliminary Hearing, 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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President’s Day and the New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup – February 19, 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 search warrant, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, Bail Jumping in the Second Degree, 440 motion, ineffective assistance of counsel, alibi, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Criminal Use of a Firearm in the First Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, 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
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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Court Rules 58 1/3–Life Is Not a De Facto Life Sentence – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup January 29, 2021
Court Rules 58 1/3–Life Is Not a De Facto Life Sentence – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup January 29, 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 Murder For Hire, Conspiracy to Murder and Kidnap in a Foreign Country, Causing Death with a Firearm During and In Relation to a Crime of Violence, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering, Brady, exculpatory information, Brady evidence, Criminal Procedure Law § 30.30, Speedy Trial, Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol, premises liability, summary judgment, juvenile offender, Eighth Amendment, cruel and unusual punishment, de facto life sentence 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
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
Another Vacated Conviction Courtesy of Disgraced NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup January 15, 2021
Another Vacated Conviction Courtesy of Disgraced NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup January 15, 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 Leaving the Scene of an Accident Without Reporting, Driving While Ability Impaired, Driving While Intoxicated, DWI, severance, identity, Burglary in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, Petit Larceny, theory of prosecution, Louis Scarcella, 440 motion, post conviction relief, newly discovered evidence, sealing, 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
New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup – January 8, 2021 (Elvis Presley’s Birthday)
In today’s New York Weekly Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest in developments of Federal and New York criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Cases that we’ll cover include Illegal sentence, Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, drug program, Superior Court Information, Petit Larceny, Burglary in the Second Degree, Sexually Motivated Felony, Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, juror misconduct, illegal sentence, and more.
Continue reading this week’s roundup or watch this roundup episode on YouTube.
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 […]
