#criminal-law

#criminal-law

New York revamped discovery laws to avoid unjust case dismissals over minor evidence issues.

Witness testimony can influence prosecution decisions, as seen in Michal Godla's case.

A stalker pleaded guilty after targeting a woman with alarming gifts over ten months, including a mask and a QR-coded card.

Karen Read's lawyers claim evidence exists of her being found not guilty on two charges during her prior trial.

Erin Patterson discharged herself from the hospital after a suspected mushroom poisoning, despite warnings from a doctor about potential fatal risks.

French MPs support shorter prison sentences for minor offences, allowing jail terms of a month or less.

Ontario is introducing legislation for faster judicial appointments and more judges to address case backlog and improve access to justice.

Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman opposes resentencing the Menendez brothers, citing premeditation and lack of accountability for their actions.

The manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny was dismissed due to jury deadlock, while deliberations will continue on criminally negligent homicide.

The defense raised concerns about potential jury coercion following the judge's decision to instruct further deliberation on a lesser charge.

The Kings County Criminal Bar Association held a CLE focusing on pivotal criminal law cases, particularly The People v. Harvey Weinstein.

All charges against real estate broker Frank DeBernardo for rape were dropped due to insufficient evidence.

A man was jailed for money laundering after being found with over €85,000 in cash believed to be proceeds of crime.

The Supreme Court has granted unprecedented criminal immunity to presidents for official acts, limiting judicial inquiry into presidential motives.

A federal judge removed an ex-cop's defense attorney for incompetence in a rare legal ruling.

Concerns raised about possible unsupervised release of a young offender who attempted murder.

Judge emphasizes the need for supervision of violent offenders.

Kyle Sequeira was found not criminally responsible for the brutal murders of his parents due to untreated schizophrenia.

A lawyer facing sex crime charges is representing a client accused of similar crimes, raising ethical concerns but posing no legal restrictions on his practice.

Linda Lu and her mother were sentenced to five and a half years in jail for stalking neighbors over a garden hedge dispute.