Westchester New York Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

New Legislation in New York Makes Opioid Use Treatment More Affordable

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When it comes to any type of medical or mental health treatment, cost is often a concern. Even with great health insurance, copays for appointments can add up. This is part...

Opinion: New Report on Discovery Reform is Just Propaganda

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. Last week,...

NY Forensic Evaluators to Receive Additional Child Safety Training

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In child custody proceedings, where there are no allegations of abuse, it is generally believed that children do best when they are in regular contact with both parents. Ho...

More Crime Victims in NY Now Eligible for Funds and Services

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. New York’s Office of Victim Services (“OVS”) has been around since 1966. Specifically, this state agency funds and supports victim assistance programs throughout the state...

Sextortion Is the Hidden Pandemic Impacting Young Kids and Teens

Back in 2018, we blogged about New York’s response to the increase in sexual extortion – also knows as “sextortion.” More recently, tragic cases have occurred where teens have died by suicide when sex...

Common Criminal Offenses During the Holiday Season

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. The holiday season is known for spending time with family and friends. However, for some the season brings trouble. During this time of year, there are several types of cri...

What Makes a Competent Witness in a Criminal Prosecution?

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When a person is on trial for a crime, the only evidence the jury can consider is competent evidence. This is evidence which is admissible, material, and relevant. When it...

Ghost Guns – What You Need to Know About the New York’s Laws

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Historically, New York has always had some of the most stringent gun laws in the United States. More recently, legislators have had to tackle the pressing issue of ghost gu...

Predicate Felony Sentencing in New York Criminal Courts

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When it comes to sentencing, a person’s criminal history matters. If a person has prior convictions – whether for violations, misdemeanors, or felonies – the prosecutor and...

Motorcycle Laws and Regulations in New York

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are about 28 times more likely to die in a crash than a person in a passenger vehicle...

Voting in New York With a Felony Record

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When a person has lost the right to vote, this is called “disenfranchisement.” In the United States, an estimated 4.6 million citizens are barred from voting due to a felon...

When You’re Charged in NY With Endangering the Welfare of a Child

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. For those with children, there is a legal responsibility to ensure those children do not come into harm. This includes not just parents but guardians and those who are entr...