Elder Abuse Criminal Charges in New York
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Elder abuse is common – it is estimated that 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced it. Further, those who have been abused have a 300% higher risk of death....
Protective Orders in Criminal Prosecutions in New York
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. A protective order is an order that prevents the disclosure of certain information under certain circumstances. In New York criminal prosecutions, protective orders are bei...
Passport Identifier Required for Registered Child Sex Offenders
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Beginning in 2017, the U.S. Department of State began labeling the passports of some people convicted of sex crimes. Any registrant convicted of a sex offense involving a m...
Aggravating Factors in New York DWI Cases
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. If you've been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated ("DWI") or any alcohol- or drugged-driving offense, you may already be wondering what the possible punishment will be....
New York City Art and Education Event on Registry Laws
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. This month, the Drawing Center in NYC will host events which explore the intersection between art and criminal justice. "Our Fellow Americans: A Symposium on Public Convict...
New York’s Laws on Kidnapping and Unlawful Imprisonment
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Kidnapping cases often appear front and center in the news. Yet the legal definition is often much different from public perception. It is not just the unknown abductor tak...
Criminal Contempt & Violations of Orders of Protection in New York
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Criminal contempt is a crime taken very seriously by both prosecutors and judges. Many times, it involves a defendant alleged to have contacted a victim of their previous c...
Opinion: Why We Needed Bail Reform
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. The views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the writer only. They are not necessarily the views of the law firm or any of its attorneys. Beginning J...
Controlled Calls and Their Use by Police in Investigating Crimes
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. A man and a woman meet – either in a bar, through a friend, or on a dating app. After a couple of dates, the man and woman engage in sexual intercourse. But afterwards, the...
Carfentanil – An Opioid More Dangerous Than Fentanyl
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. The news about the country’s opioid epidemic is not new. Every day, Americans are dying from drug overdoses, with opioids being the biggest culprit. Over the past several y...
Discovery Changes in New York – Repealing New York’s “Blindfold Law”
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Discovery is the process by which a criminal defendant learns about the evidence in the prosecution’s case. This includes reports, witness statements, and physical evidence...
CBD and the Cannabis Plant – What’s Legal, and What’s Not
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. It can relieve anxiety and depression. It helps you sleep. It’s sold in oils, sprays, and even lollipops. CBD, a chemical derived from the cannabis plant, seems to be every...