Solitary Confinement: The Pros and Cons
Solitary confinement reaches a new depth within imprisonment. While the conditions vary from state to state, incarcerated persons are generally kept in small quarters behind a solid steel door for 23...
Attorneys at Pappalardo & Pappalardo, LLP Handle Two High-Profile Homicide Cases in Back-to-Back Court Appearances
On the eve of starting one homicide trial, Pappalardo & Pappalardo, LLP appeared at the arraignment for another client accused of homicide. On Thursday, October 19, John D. Pappalardo and Danie...
Effective Ways to Implement Mental Health Services in Prisons
U.S courts have declared that incarcerated persons have a constitutional right to receive medical and mental health treatments that meet minimum standards (Ruiz v. Estelle, 503 F. Supp. 1265 (S.D. Tex...
In the Supreme Court: How Sex Offender Regulations Have Been Based On Flawed Science
It’s commonly assumed that individuals who commit sex offenses are highly likely to re-offend and cannot be cured of their sexually deviant thoughts and actions. These ideas are the driving force behi...
Legal Action to Take When Wrongfully Accused of a Crime
Unwarranted criminal charges are serious legal issues that can be devastating to the innocent person being charged. That being said, there is recourse you can take when this happens. Most often, a wro...
New York Courts Will Soon Have Discretion to Seal Adult Criminal Convictions
Beginning October 7, 2017, those with criminal convictions in New York may apply to have up to two adult criminal convictions sealed. Previously, only those with non-criminal records and those who com...
Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Criminal Defense Attorney
Being charged with a criminal offense can leave you feeling extremely worried and uncertain about your future. Hiring the service of an experienced New York criminal defense attorney is the first and...
John Pappalardo Helps Social Media Model Involved in $2 Million Identity Theft Scam Stay Out of Jail
John Pappalardo represented Patricia Perez-Gonzalez, who was charged for her involvement in an identity theft scam that netted more than $2 million in stolen proceeds. Perez-Gonzalez was a model who s...
Pappalardo & Pappalardo, LLP Represents Former NFL Player in Cold-Case Murder Trial
Angelo MacDonald, of counsel to Pappalardo & Pappalardo, LLP, traveled to California to represent New York-native Eric Naposki, who was charged for the 1994 shooting death of wealthy business man...
Criminal Charges and How They May Affect Your Status in the U.S.
If you are a non-citizen, any time you’re involved in the criminal justice means you may be facing the possibility of removal. In a criminal case where the defendant is a U.S. citizen, an attorney wil...
Serial Stabber Charged With Killing His Girlfriend and Two Cold Case Murders
Angelo MacDonald represented Lucius Crawford, who was charged with murdering his girlfriend Tonya Simmons. Crawford had 13 prior convictions related to stabbing women, and Simmons was found stabbed to...
Finding Employment When You Have a Criminal Record
When you have a criminal record, it can be difficult to explain to potential employers why they should hire you for the job. While there is a trend towards prohibiting discrimination against those wit...