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Protective Orders in Criminal Prosecutions in New York

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. A protective order is an order that prevents the disclosure of certain information under certain circumstances. In New York criminal prosecutions, protective orders are bei...

Passport Identifier Required for Registered Child Sex Offenders

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Beginning in 2017, the U.S. Department of State began labeling the passports of some people convicted of sex crimes. Any registrant convicted of a sex offense involving a m...

Opinion: Why We Needed Bail Reform

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. Beginning J...

Discovery Changes in New York – Repealing New York’s “Blindfold Law”

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Discovery is the process by which a criminal defendant learns about the evidence in the prosecution’s case. This includes reports, witness statements, and physical evidence...

CBD and the Cannabis Plant – What’s Legal, and What’s Not

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. It can relieve anxiety and depression. It helps you sleep. It’s sold in oils, sprays, and even lollipops. CBD, a chemical derived from the cannabis plant, seems to be every...

Did New York’s Bail Reforms Go Too Far?

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. New York’s criminal justice system will soon undergo dramatic changes. As detailed in our two recent blogs, beginning January 1, 2020, there will be many changes. One su...

New York’s ‘Red Flag’ Law: Extreme Risk Protection Orders to Remove Guns

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In August of 2019, New York’s “red flag” law went into effect. The law allows a court to issue an Extreme Risk Protection Order (“ERPO”). An ERPO prevents those who show si...

Additional ‘Raise the Age’ Changes In Effect As of October 1

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In New York, crimes committed by juvenile offenders account for about 20% of all arrests. Two years ago, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation approving reform known as...

Tickets for Passing a Stopped School Bus – A Serious Traffic Offense

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. School is back in session. During your commute, you may see school buses and children at bus stops. For obvious reasons, it’s best to drive safely whenever near a school bu...

You Received an Appearance Ticket or DAT – Now What?

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. An appearance ticket or DAT (Desk Appearance Ticket) is a summons issued by a police officer to appear in criminal court. If you’ve received an appearance ticket or have be...

Hate Crimes in New York – What You Need to Know

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Hate crimes are frequently talked about in the news. And in some cases, bias intent coupled with violence has led to serious injuries or even death. Such hate crimes are pu...

Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Extended by Child Victims Act

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In early 2019, Governor Cuomo signed legislation which extends the statute of limitations for bringing cases against those who commit sexual abuse against children. The cha...

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