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.

Latest News in Florida Criminal Law with Attorney Jack Palmeri – November, 2023

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Cases we’ll cover include motion to dismiss, self-defense, certiorari, untimely motion self-defense immunity, Florida Statutes § 776.032, Field Sobriety Exercises, reasonable suspicion, DUI, Driving Under the Influence, suppression, Patient Brokering Act, Reckless Driving, insufficient evidence, judgment of acquittal, downward departure sentence, juvenile, life without the possibility of parole, First Degree Murder, Felony Murder, carjacking, and more.

An Article 78 Writ of Prohibition Wins – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup September 29, 2023

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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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Florida Criminal Caselaw Roundup – August, 2023

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Florida Criminal Caselaw Roundup – August, 2023

In this Florida Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest developments in Florida criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.

Cases that we’ll cover include Extortion, malice, search incident to arrest, Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, motion to suppress, warrantless search, inevitable discovery doctrine, suppression of evidence, 3.850 motion for post-conviction relief, abuse of discretion, Possession of a Controlled Substance, knock and announce requirement, arrest warrant, DUI investigation, reasonable suspicion, DUI stop, Rule 3.800 motion to correct sentence, Rule 3.800(a) motion to correct illegal sentence, resentencing, and more

The Florida Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense, criminal appeal and post-conviction attorney Jack Palmeri, summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of Florida. Our sponsoring attorney will digest the latest reversed convictions throughout the Florida Supreme Court and the Florida District Courts of Appeal,

This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in Florida criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.

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.
Visit us at www.notguiltyli.com

Appeals and Criminal Defense Attorney Jack Palmeri Talks Florida Criminal Appeals – September 20, 2019

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In this Florida Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest developments in Florida criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.

Cases that we’ll cover include juvenile delinquency, tampering with an electronic monitor, mental competency, Violation of probation, hearsay, motion to withdraw plea, conflict of interest, motion to suppress, reasonable suspicion, investigatory stop, possessing methamphetamine with the intent to sell, and unlawfully using a two-way communication device, petition for certiorari, expert witness, and more.

The Florida Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense, criminal appeal and post-conviction attorney Jack Palmeri, summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of Florida. Our sponsoring attorney will digest the latest reversed convictions throughout the Florida Supreme Court and the Florida District Courts of Appeal,

This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in Florida criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.

Visit us at www.Weinstein-Legal.com

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