A federal criminal sentence carries heavy weight – now and in the future. After sentencing occurs, you may learn new facts about your case. You may suspect that something didn’t go correctly or that your rights were violated.  Federal criminal sentences can sometimes be appealed, but the process can be complex. An experienced New York…

U.S. states are inconsistent in how they treat voluntary drinking by an accuser. Some states now prohibit an accused person from using their accuser’s drinking as a defense to a sexual assault charge. Others, including New York, still allow prosecutors to choose not to pursue a case if the accuser was voluntarily intoxicated when the…

Among President Trump’s many goals in his second term is an effort to end bail reforms that reduce the use of cash bail for many criminal charges. Executive orders from the White House and bills introduced in both chambers of Congress seek to enact various versions of these reforms.  Now, New York Congressmember Elise Stefanik…

On September 3, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the state’s largest criminal vape enforcement action to date. The action has resulted in over a dozen arrests and nearly 40 criminal charges.  The Focus of the Criminal Vape Enforcement Action The enforcement action focused on businesses and business owners suspected of…