#criminal-law

[ follow ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US Elections

Here are the lawyers arguing before the Supreme Court.

The lawyers arguing before the Supreme Court have been involved in key legal battles of Trump's presidency. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Attention, New York Adulterers: Your Sin May Soon No Longer Be a Crime

Efforts to repeal New York's adultery law are gaining traction amidst global attention.
Charles Lavine, the Assembly bill's sponsor, emphasizes the need to remove criminal penalties on consensual adult behavior. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Trump Claims Immunity Extends Even to Acts That Cross the Line'

Donald J. Trump argues that American presidents should have complete immunity from prosecution, even for acts that cross the line.
Trump's statements contradict legal arguments made by his lawyer in his current federal indictment case.
The appeals court panel expressed skepticism about Trump's immunity arguments and may rule against him. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Civil Litigators Cannot Usually Relate To Criminal Lawyers

Criminal lawyers' experience in trials significantly differs from civil litigators', especially in jury deliberations' emotional impact. [ more ]
[ Load more ]