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New York Law Journal

Conviction Review Units Help Justice

By | March 13, 2017
The recent letter by Queens County District Attorney Richard Brown overlooks many important reasons for establishing independent conviction review units. Mr. Brown's thesis, that every prosecutor has duty to try to avoid wrongful convictions, should be self-evident but it is beside the point. Specialized and independent review of suspected wrongful convictions is preferable to the ad-lib approach Mr. Brown embraces.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

The People v. Roman

By | March 13, 2017
Statements Made, Physical Evidence Recovered After contraband Seized Granted Suppression
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Dhinsa v. Krueger

By | March 13, 2017
Denial of Habeas Relief From Life Sentences For Obstruction of Justice Murders Explained
3 minute read

National Law Journal

VOIR DIRE: Heat of the Moment

Literal pants on fire; a claim of bad sportsmanship; and a tribute to Big Poppa in this week's column.
4 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

State Officials Still Silent as Prison Investigation Enters Sixth Week

State officials on Friday maintained their silence regarding a criminal investigation into the deadly prison takeover Feb. 1 at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, as the probe entered its sixth week and a handful of prisoners, in federal court filings, continued to allege abuses both at the conclusion of the nearly 19-hour siege and in its aftermath.
10 minute read

The Recorder

United States v. Martinez

By | March 10, 2017
4 minute read

The Recorder

In re Cristian S.

By | March 10, 2017
5 minute read

The Recorder

People v. Villa-Gomez

By | March 10, 2017
4 minute read

The Recorder

People v. Cervantes

By | March 10, 2017
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Attorneys to Square Off Over Validity of Silver Corruption Conviction

The conviction of former New York State Assembly Speaker and Democratic powerhouse Sheldon Silver will be tested on March 16 at the Second Circuit over jury instructions on "official action."
8 minute read

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