Pathfinder pilot continues to put children first in the family court

Thousands more children will be supported with the latest expansion of the Pathfinder pilot, and a…

Court Halts TPS Termination for Venezuelans: Relief (and Uncertainty) for Employers

Overview On March 31, 2025, Federal Judge Edward M. Chen of the Northern District of California…

Court reviewed risk level assessment for sex offender registration. People v. Rhodehouse, 88 A.D.3d 1030 (N.Y. App. Div. 2011).

In New York, the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) requires individuals convicted of certain sex offenses…

New York Court Answers Question Regarding Sex Offender Registry in Opinion — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — September 9, 2024

A New York court recently issued an interesting opinion dealing with the sex offender registry, and…

In the Supreme Court’s NetChoice Rulings, the Court Leaves the Door Open for Future Social Media Content Moderation Regulations

Are social media companies more like newspapers or phone companies? This oft-debated question in social media…

Criminal Court considered whether to dismiss indecent exposure charges. People v. Orimogunje, 35 Misc. 3d 639 (N.Y. Crim. Ct. 2012)

Background FactsThe incident occurred on September 20, 2011, when a civilian witness noticed Lawrence Orimogunje sitting…

Court considered whether evidence was sufficient to support a possesion of child pornography conviction. People v. Kent, 2012 N.Y. Slip Op. 3572 (N.Y. 2012)

Promoting and possessing sexual performances by a child in New York is a sex crime involving…

New York Court Denies Defendant’s Request to Suppress Evidence of Drugs in Controlled Substance Case

In a recent drug case before the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, the defendant asked…

Court concluded that defendant’s actions were indeed forcible touching. People v. Gowdy, 2013 NY Slip Op 50263(U)

Forcible touching in New York refers to the act of intentionally and forcibly touching another person’s…