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Court of Appeals Rules There’s No “Actual Innocence” Claim For Those Who Plead Guilty

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Most cases in the criminal justice system are resolved by guilty pleas rather than trials. Usually, it is to the benefit of both the prosecution and the defendant to resolv...

Sex Offender Registration Laws Are Outdated and Need Changing for Child Pornography Offenses

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In New York, persons convicted of certain sexual offenses are required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act, also referred to as "SORA" or "Megan's Law." The...

Use of Jailhouse Informants and Recorded Calls in Criminal Prosecutions

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When you get arrested, you may want to talk to anyone who will listen about your case and your experience with the criminal justice system. However, if you’re in custody, e...

New York Has a New Law Requiring Videotaping of Certain Interrogations

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. As of April 1, 2018, law enforcement in New York must now electronically record custodial interrogations with individuals accused of serious crimes. The law was passed with...

What to Do When the Prosecutor Questions the Source of the Funds Used for Bail

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Your first appearance in court is important for many reasons. For the defendant, one of the primary concerns is whether the judge will set bail and how much the bail will b...

Getting Arrested When You Are a New York Pistol License Holder

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. One of the consequences of being arrested in New York is that even if your arrest doesn’t result in a criminal conviction, you may lose your New York issued pistol license....

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...

Keeping In Touch With Imprisoned Loved Ones

While maintaining contact with a loved one in prison can be difficult and emotionally taxing, staying connected can make a huge difference in their life. Prisons are impersonal and can often strip ind...

Understand the Prevalence of Hepatitis C in Prisons and Treatment Access

There are over 2 million people serving sentences in US jails and prisons. According to the CDC, 1 in 3 incarcerated persons has Hepatitis C. This viral infection is characterized by the swelling or i...

Medical Parole in New York: What Incarcerated Persons and Loved Ones Should Know

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. The number of elderly inmates incarcerated in New York has increased 98% since 2000. As such, many aging incarcerated persons have serious health issues – some with termina...

NYC Close to Home Initiative: An Uncertain Future for its Funding

The Close to Home Initiative is a juvenile justice program intended to keep youth close to their communities. The program includes youth with cases in the criminal justice system in New York City who...

Changes to New York Prison Care Package Policy

Recently, the New York correctional system has made some dramatic changes to the regulations for sending care packages to imprisoned loved ones. Before the recent policy change, care packages were all...

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