Can You Still Sue If the Defendant Has Died?

During personal injury lawsuits, it’s not unheard of for a plaintiff to pass away during proceedings.…

New York Defendant Unsuccessfully Argues to Overturn Drug Convictions — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — December 12, 2024

Recently, a New York defendant in a drug case, appealed his convictions before the Appellate Division,…

Can a defendant be found guilty of rape based on lack of consent due to voluntary intoxication? People v. Johnson, 12 N.E.3d 1109 (N.Y. 2014)

In New York, lack of consent to sex due to incapacitation means being unable to make…