In New York City, prosecutors dismissed an astounding 26,000 more misdemeanors last year than in 2019, pre-discovery law.
The reform law dictates that judges should only dismiss cases for discovery reasons if a prosecutor fails to exercise “due ...
It’s been five years since sweeping changes to New York’s criminal justice laws took effect. The legislation, known ...
What impact has discovery had on speedy trial? Certificates of compliance have caused statements of readiness and ...
The House bill authorizes the DOJ block grants only for states and localities that allow judges “to consider the danger an ...
Immediately following New York Governor Kathy Hochul's 2025 State of the State, NYS Assembly Republican Minority Leader Will ...
Alvin Bragg started his tenure in chaos. A political rebranding and a successful case against the president-elect changed ...
The videos show a brutal assault: In December, New York corrections officers beat, kicked and choked a handcuffed Robert ...
Democratic Assembly Member Sam Berger is introducing a new bill that would seal records of unproven complaints against law ...
The public safety policies Gov. Hochul laid out in her State of the State speech Tuesday were likely music to New York City ...
New York's Legislature can regulate the industry and protect the public from bad actors while also finding common ground .
A 2022 survey by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services found that 69% of police departments spent more time after ...