Gov. Hochul Allocates $20.2 Million for Domestic Violence Response Programs
Criminal Defense
In June 2025, the office of New York Governor Kathy Hochul awarded $20.2 million in grants to support the state’s STRIVE initiative. The grants support 155 jobs in 87 law enforcement agencies and community organizations throughout New York. These agencies seek to address allegations of domestic violence and other stressful home and family situations. What…
New York Eases Discovery Rules to Prevent Case Dismissals
Criminal Defense
If you have been arrested in New York, your case may depend on whether prosecutors meet strict deadlines to turn over evidence. Since 2019, state law has required early and complete disclosure of materials in nearly every criminal case. Those rules carried serious consequences for prosecutors who missed deadlines, including mandatory dismissal in many situations.…
New York Has Spent Millions Implementing “Raise the Age” Law; Legislators Want to Change Where Funding Goes
Criminal Defense
New York has spent millions implementing the provisions of 2017’s “Raise the Age” law. The state is likely to spend up to $1.71 billion by the end of fiscal year 2025, according to a report from the State Comptroller’s office. The funds are intended to help New York county courts enact the requirements of the…
New York’s E-Bike Crackdown Turns Bicycle Violations Into Criminal Offenses
Criminal Defense
Electronic bikes, or e-bikes, have become a popular mode of transportation throughout the US and other nations. Yet the fast-moving bikes with their nearly silent motors can cause problems. Facing issues between e-bikes, pedestrians, and vehicles, cities from Paris, France to Hoboken, New Jersey, have started cracking down on e-bike violations. New York City is…