Gennaro CalabreseSep 29, 2020New Law Allows Surcharges to be Waived for Individuals Under 21A surcharge is a fee charged to every defendant upon a conviction in New York.
Gennaro CalabreseAug 16, 2020Child Victims Act Deadline Extended to August 14, 2021Child abuse claims can now be filed until August 14, 2021. Individuals can file claims regardless of how long ago the alleged abuse occurred
Gennaro CalabreseJul 25, 2020Amendments to Parole Regulations in 2020 In January 2020, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) repealed and replaced the regulations...
Gennaro CalabreseJul 25, 2020As of June 12, 2020, NY law enforcement are obligated to disclose disciplinary recordsEffective June 12, 2020, Section 50-a of the New York Civil Rights Law was repealed and Sections 86, 87, and 89 of the Public Officers...
Gennaro CalabreseJul 7, 2020Recent Changes to Discovery Reform in New YorkIn April 2020, changes were made to the discovery laws in New York. These changes took effect July 2, 2020. Previously, the prosecution...
