In 2019, a change in New York’s criminal law required prosecutors to share evidence with defendants earlier in a case. Now, lawmakers are reconsidering these changes – with potentially devastating consequences for criminal defendants.  What Were The 2019 Discovery Law Changes? “Discovery” is the process of sharing information in a court case. It occurs between…

A federal judge recently dismissed a criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The dismissal comes after the Trump administration directed prosecutors to drop the charges – but it comes with a twist. The Case Against Mayor Eric Adams New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced allegations that he had accepted gifts of…

Prescription drug fraud is treated as a serious crime in New York, especially when it involves trusted medical professionals. Offenses consist of the illegal sale or misuse of prescription medications. The consequences can often be severe when law enforcement cracks down on such crimes, and there may even be overreaching charges for lesser offenses. When…

Imagine serving decades in prison for a crime you did not commit. That is what happened to a man in Buffalo, New York, who was imprisoned for over 20 years on a wrongful conviction for robbery and murder. A Rochester federal jury recently awarded him $28 million in a civil trial. The case has been…