David Lenefsky

February 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal

President Trump announced on January 17 that the United States will seek to develop new technologies to enhance its missile defenses in order to detect and intercept an adversary's missiles, including enemy missiles still on the ground in their boost phase prior to launch, or moments after liftoff. The announcement warrants a review of the law of nuclear weapons.

By David Lenefsky

4 minute read

January 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal

David Lenefsky addresses the question: Does denial of parole make any sense after an inmate has an impeccable institutional record for 15, 20 or 25 years?

By David Lenefsky

5 minute read

October 05, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Rembrandt was of course one of the greatest of the great painters in the western world. Genius, however, does not generate goodness. Rembrandt was, in fact, dishonest and viciously vindictive. As a consequence, he was often involved in highly contentious legal proceedings.

By David Lenefsky

6 minute read

October 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Rembrandt was of course one of the greatest of the great painters in the western world. Genius, however, does not generate goodness. Rembrandt was, in fact, dishonest and viciously vindictive. As a consequence, he was often involved in highly contentious legal proceedings.

By David Lenefsky

6 minute read

December 08, 2014 | New York Law Journal

David Lenefsky writes: In essence, when a board denies parole to inmates with good records, it acts as an appellate sentencing court, a role neither intended nor appropriate.

By David Lenefsky

6 minute read

December 18, 2013 | New York Law Journal

David Lenefsky, an attorney in New York, writes: There seems however to be a recent change in both board willingness to grant parole and the willingness of the courts to scrutinize board decisions and order a new parole hearing.

By David Lenefsky

6 minute read