The Rape Shield Law in New York
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In New York, there are limitations about the cross-examination of complaining witnesses about their sexual history. This evidentiary rule is commonly referred to as the “ra...
The Stages of a New York Criminal Case
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. If you have been arrested in New York, you are at the beginning of what could be a long journey through the criminal justice system. Here, we discuss the steps that most cr...
Does “Raise the Age” Legislation Do More Harm Than Good?
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In 2017, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law legislation raising the age of criminal responsibility in the state of New York. The new laws affect many, as nearly 28,000 j...
What to Look for When Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When you get arrested or are being investigated for a crime, one of the first concerns you may have is who will be representing you in court. If you don't know a lawyer, it...
Electronic Monitoring and Other Forms of “e-Carceration”
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In a move to end mass incarceration, “e-carceration” is on the rise. E-carceration refers to different types of technology to gather information to constrain the liberty of...
Parole Board Hearings in New York
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. If you have a loved one in prison, you may often think about if there is any way for him/her to be released from prison early. One way for your loved one to get home sooner...
Pappalardo Firm Successful in SORA Modification Petition in Westchester
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. On October 23, Pappalardo & Pappalardo was successful in having the SORA sex offender risk level modified for client J.M. J.M. has been dutifully registering for more t...
Not Guilty Verdict in Trial of DWAI Issued at Check Point
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. The attorneys at Pappalardo & Pappalardo secured a not guilty verdict after trial for client A.H., who had been charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol (...
The Basics of Handling a New York Criminal Appeal
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. As a follow-up to our recent post about the basics of New York's criminal justice system, here we'll provide a brief overview of what happens when you appeal a criminal con...
How to Lower Your SORA Sex Offender Registration Level
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When a person convicted of a sex offense is sentenced, or when that person is released from prison, there will be a hearing to determine his or her level of registration pu...
The Basics of the New York Criminal Justice System
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. If you’re being investigated for a crime, or even if you’ve already been arrested, you may have some questions about how the criminal justice system in New York works. Unde...
When Your License Gets Suspended for Non-Driving Violations
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Many of us need to drive to get to work, take care of our children, or attend school. However, there is no absolute right to drive in the state of New York - it is consider...