July 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Shot in the Dark: The Alec Baldwin Trial DismissalThe dismissal hinged on a Brady disclosure violation related to a box of ammunition delivered to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office.
By Cary London
4 minute read
May 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Trumped Up Charges: Unraveling the Unfairness of Political ProsecutionManhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has wrongfully prosecuted a criminal justice reform advocate, an NYPD officer, and a former Republican President of the United States, for seemingly political reasons, a Law Journal contributor writes.
By Cary London
5 minute read
December 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal
The 'Molineux' Misstep in Jonathan Majors' Assault TrialIn a criminal case involving domestic violence in New York, a favorable Molineux ruling may occur when the judge decides to exclude evidence related to the defendant's prior bad acts— specifically a previous fight—despite the prosecution's attempt to introduce such evidence.
By Cary London
4 minute read
October 24, 2023 | New York Law Journal
AI as a Trial Attorney? Exploring the Boundaries of Legal ExpertiseThe introduction of AI into the core of a trial, where the stakes are high and justice hangs in the balance, can only be described as a danger to the legal profession. The impartiality and expertise of human attorneys cannot be replicated by machines.
By Cary London
4 minute read
August 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Rising From the Wreckage: Safeguarding New York City's Builders in the Wake of the Most Recent Crane CatastropheWe need better protection for New York City's construction workers, a Law Journal contributor writes. The most recent collapse serves as a grim reminder of the pressing need for enhanced protections. The industry has witnessed an upward trend in accidents and fatalities, leaving families shattered and communities traumatized.
By Cary London
4 minute read
June 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Murder in the Subway—A Tale of Two Cases: Daniel Penny and Jordan WilliamsA Law Journal columnist interviews the defense attorney representing a man accused of stabbing a fellow straphanger to death on a subway train in Brooklyn after the decedent was being unruly and violently threatening other passengers.
By Cary London
4 minute read
May 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal
The Dilemma of Balancing Civil Rights & Criminal Defense: The Complex Case of Daniel PennyThe situation underscores the delicate balance between advocating for the civil rights of young black men and upholding the principles of criminal defense.
By Cary London
4 minute read
April 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Dirty Sidewalks, Clean Consciences: Proposed Bill in New York City Council Is a Win for Everyone—Except Negligent Property OwnersA member of the New York City Council has proposed a bill that would extend the hours during which the city can issue fines to commercial properties for their failure to keep their sidewalks clean.
By Cary London
3 minute read
March 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Out With the Old Law: Why Criminal Responsibility Should Start at 25Learning from mistakes is an integral part of growing into adulthood and New York's antiquated criminal laws surrounding youth incarceration does not reflect this understanding, a civil rights attorney says.
By Cary London
4 minute read
February 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Making Sex Work an Honest Business Makes Communities SaferThose of us with the power to defend individuals—or to change laws—should vehemently support the full decriminalization of consensual adult prostitution, a Manhattan civil rights attorney writes.
By Cary London
6 minute read
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