Will Marijuana Be Legalized in New York?
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. New York is often considered one of the most liberal states in the United States. Yet in 2019, it still has laws prohibiting the possession of marijuana. New York's governor...
New York’s Criminal Discovery Laws May Soon Be Changing
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. There are only ten states in the US where prosecutors can withhold basic evidence from the defendant until the day a trial begins. New York is one of those states. With the s...
NY’s Highest Court Upholds SCRAM Bracelet Probation Requirement
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. A sentence of probation for Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”) often involves a probation officer monitoring the probationer for consumption of alcohol. For instance, a popula...
Are You Eligible for a Hardship Privilege?
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. If you’re arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”), your license will likely be suspended at your arraignment. But what about getting to work? How about attending cla...
What is Restitution, and Will You Have to Pay it?
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In some criminal cases, a prosecutor will seek restitution from a criminal defendant. Restitution is money the prosecutor claims the victim lost as a result of the crime. H...
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...