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DA might try to re-indict Charlie Tan
Assistant Monroe County District Attorney Kelly Wolford said during arguments before a Fourth Department panel Wednesday that her office could attempt to re-indict Charlie Tan for the death of his […]
Murder conviction in boy’s death overturned in split decision
In a 3-2 decision, the Appellate Division of state Supreme Court has granted a new trial to an Erie County man convicted of sexually abusing and killing a child. Although […]
Court of Appeals denies ‘bold request’
The New York state Court of Appeals has denied the “bold request” of a defense lawyer who sought a new rule to keep prosecutors from using all post-Miranda statements […]
Fourth Dept cites prosecutorial misconduct in overturning conviction
The Appellate Division of state Supreme Court, Fourth Department, overturned an Erie County Court criminal conviction because of prosecutorial misconduct and ineffective defense counsel. Glasco P. Rozier, 27, […]
Erie County conviction overturned because of lack of grand jury notice
The Appellate Division of state Supreme Court, Fourth Department, has overturned a criminal conviction in Erie County Court because the defendant was improperly denied his right to testify […]
A key part of Obama’s climate legacy gets its day in court
President Barack Obama’s signature effort to combat global warming will be in the hands of federal judges this week, as an appeals court in Washington weighs the legality of […]
Juror’s weather research not enough for new trial
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled last week that a plaintiff in a slip-and-fall case is not owed a new trial even after a juror admitted to conducting independent research. In […]
US appeals court tosses out $654 million verdict against PLO
NEW YORK — A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday tossed out a $654 million jury verdict against the Palestine Liberation Organization for terrorist attacks in the early 2000s in Israel […]
Appeals court rules NYC can use GPS to track taxi drivers
NEW YORK — A federal appeals court ruled Friday that New York City can track taxi drivers by using their cabs’ GPS systems. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling […]
Conviction without proper filing dismissed by Fourth Department
An appeals court has thrown out the misdemeanor conviction of a Wyoming County man because he was never officially charged with the crime. Robert Haigler pleaded guilty to second-degree promoting […]
Court upholds ‘net neutrality’ rules on equal internet access
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the government’s “net neutrality” rules, preserving regulations that force internet providers such as Comcast and AT&T to treat all online traffic […]
Fourth Department reverses murder conviction, grants new trial
An appeals court has granted a new trial to a former Syracuse man who was convicted 18 months ago of murdering his estranged wife in 1985. Ronald Meadow, 62, was […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Termination of parental rights: Matter of Kal-El F.
- Court of Appeals – Probation: People v. Brazeal; People v. Lora
- Fourth Department – Certificate of compliance: People v. Crews
- Fourth Department – Traffic stop: — Vehicle identification People v. Camber
- Court of Appeals – Public works projects: Walton, et al. v. Comfort Systems USA (Syracuse) Inc.
- Second Circuit – Malicious prosecution: Chapdelaine v. Desjardin
- Fourth Department – Collateral estoppel: Busch v. County of Erie, et al.
- Court of Appeals – Best evidence rule: People v. Coggins
- Fourth Department – Unlawful inventory search: People v. Boatwright
- Second Circuit – Fossil-fuel powered appliances: Assoc. of Contracting Plumbers v. CNY; Mulhem Gas Co., v. Mosley
- Fourth Department – Dismissal of the indictment: People v. Anderson
Law News
- U.S. Attorney for the Northern District headquarters shifting to Albany
- NY appeals court changes sex offender’s risk level
- Rochester man accused of threatening President Trump’s son
- Legal Aid Society of Rochester leader retiring
- NY appeals court overturns weapon conviction on discovery issue
- Genesee Valley Club to pay $1.05M to settle federal case
- Major Rochester-area auto dealer accused of fraud in federal loan program
- Rochester attorney Donald O. Chesworth Jr. has died
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