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Loitering in New York – Are Cops Targeting Certain Populations?

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. “No Loitering” is a sign one often sees on private property. Anyone staying on private property can be charged with trespass or more serious crimes. However, loitering r...

Domestic Abuse Survivors to Receive More Consideration At Sentencing

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. On May 14, New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA). The law would, among other measures, give judges more discr...

Additional Reforms in the NY Criminal Justice System

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. As discussed in last week's blog, the legislature recently passed sweeping bail and discovery reforms. There are also several other reforms taking place. Here, we discuss a...

Reforms Made to New York Bail and Discovery Laws

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. As discussed in our recent blog, the New York legislature was considering revisions to the state's discovery laws. Many of these reforms have passed, and effective January...

False Confessions: Do They Really Happen?

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Many people assert they would never admit to something they hadn’t done. And they believe that anyone who confesses to a crime must be guilty. The reality of false confessi...

Predictive Policing: Stopping Crime Before it Starts

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Nearly two decades into the twenty-first century, it's clear that computers have changed nearly every aspect of our lives. When it comes to crime, the age of technology has...

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...

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...

New York’s Governor Signs Bill Creating Nation’s First Commission to Investigate Prosecutorial Misconduct

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. On August 21, 2018, New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation establishing the State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct. The Commission will be the first of its...

How Stealing an Amazon Package Can Lead to Federal Charges

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. After hours of shopping in stores and online, you find the perfect gift for your spouse on Amazon. You order the gift and, on the day of its anticipated delivery, you excit...

John J. Pappalardo Honored With Distinguished Service Award

On June 8, 2018, John J. Pappalardo – senior and founding partner of Pappalardo & Pappalardo, LLP – received the Honorable Richard J. Daronco Distinguished Service Award from the Columbian Lawyers...

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