In 2018, the Appellate Division for the Second Judicial Department created the option to file court documents electronically. The option, known as “e-filing,” uses the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System (NYSCEF). It allows parties in appellate cases to file necessary documents electronically, eliminating the need for paper copies.  In 2024, the Second Department…

Facial recognition technology is becoming more common in law enforcement investigations in New York. Many people assume that these systems work flawlessly. The reality is far more complicated. Recent reporting about a Brooklyn father who was wrongfully arrested for an indecent exposure offense highlights the risks of a faulty match. Civil rights groups are now…

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…