ACP coordinates the assignment of attorneys to represent individuals who cannot afford to retain an attorney in various Criminal and Family Court matters.
New Yorkers who repeatedly drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol will now permanently lose their driving privileges after four drug- or alcohol-related convictions or incidents, such as failure to submit to a chemical test. ... See MoreSee Less
ALBANY — New Yorkers who repeatedly drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol will now permanently lose their driving privileges after four drug- or alcohol-related convictions or incidents, suc...
The new panel is a centerpiece in the Unified Court System’s reassessment of the best approach to a broad range of complex and persistent issues impacting families who litigate in New York’s courts. ... See MoreSee Less
With renewed focus on the crucial role of New York’s family justice system, Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson, and Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas [...]
Any attempts to shift the burden to the defense or to eliminate enforcement of prosecutors’ obligations will bring us back to an era of coerced pleas, wrongful convictions, and pre-trial delays, we urge lawmakers to reject this proposal, and instead pursue solutions that strengthen compliance with the law and fulfill the promise of a just and transparent discovery system, through proper funding and efficient evidence sharing technology," the Brooklyn Defenders said in a statement. ... See MoreSee Less
New York City child welfare agencies routinely investigate parents who report being abused, but a state appellate court ruled on Wednesday that the practice is illegal. ... See MoreSee Less
New York City child welfare agencies routinely investigate parents who report being abused, but a state appellate court ruled on Wednesday that the practice is illegal.
An Upstate New York town court judge has resigned after admitting that he could not be impartial and believed that all defendants “did something wrong” to end up in court. ... See MoreSee Less