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New York Law Journal

'Miranda' Highlights the Role of the Lawyer

Daniel C. Marotta, President of the Richmond County Bar Association, writes: What is important to note about 'Miranda' is that it reminds us of the importance of the role of lawyers in the fabric of our society, and especially the criminal justice system.
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New York Law Journal

Aim to End Lawlessness in Law Enforcement

Carol A. Sigmond, President of the New York County Lawyers' Association, writes: To honor 'Miranda' on its 50th anniversary, let us direct our efforts to ending the "Lawlessness in Law Enforcement" that results in mistreatment of our citizens and focus on the original intent of this significant decision in safeguarding our constitutional rights.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Justice Requires Availability of Qualified Interpreters

Betty Lugo, President of the Puerto Rican Bar Association, writes: Prosecutors and law enforcement officials should make qualified interpreters available where the defendant does not speak or understand English, since defense counsel should properly object if the defendant did not "understand" or "intelligently waive" his or her Miranda rights.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Everything I Know About Criminal Procedure I Learned on TV

Meredith R. Miller, President of LeGal, the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York, writes: The 'Miranda' warning is not just a pop culture phenomenon. It is an important safeguard of civil rights and a protection of citizens from police abuse. Given the LGBT community's history with the police, we have a heightened appreciation of the significance of those safeguards.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Injustice Anywhere Is a Threat to Justice Everywhere'

David P. Miranda, President of the New York State Bar Association, writes: All people, even those accused of a crime, are entitled to the same zealous representation by counsel. This idea did not start with 'Miranda'. It is a fundamental principle that is older than our democracy.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

DAs' Group Urges Quick Inquiry Into Claims About Prosecutor

The head of the state district attorneys' association on Tuesday called on the Third Department's Committee on Professional Standards to expedite an inquiry into a judge's accusation of prosecutorial abuse and mismanagement against St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

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The American Lawyer

ABA Says Money, Not Politics, Doomed Book By Chinese Rights Lawyer

The American Bar Association defended its decision to walk away from a book deal with Chinese lawyer Teng Biao, telling skeptical U.S. lawmakers that the move was strictly business.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Notes of Praise for Preska

By | April 25, 2016
The New York County Lawyers Association Foundation honored Southern District Chief Judge Loretta Preska on Thursday with an original musical comedy called "Hail to the Chief," featuring members of the bench and bar.
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

Panel at City Bar to Examine Influential 'De Bour' Ruling

Forty years after the Court of Appeals released 'People v. De Bour,' a May 18 panel of judges and attorneys at the New York City Bar Association will delve into whether the 1976 ruling and its four-tier approach has stood the test of time or whether something better is needed.
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