The New York state Court of Appeals has reversed a first-degree sexual abuse conviction because the trial judge improperly allowed testimony about an alleged previous uncharged crime. Richard M. Leonard, 41, was convicted in March 2010 and sentenced to up ...

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New York’s highest court is getting a new judge. The state Senate on Monday confirmed Rowan D. Wilson, a private attorney with commercial litigation experience. Wilson worked at the large Manhattan law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore for more than ...

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo has nominated a private attorney with commercial litigation experience to fill a vacancy on New York’s highest court. Cuomo on Monday tapped Rowan D. Wilson to serve on the state Court of Appeals. Wilson has been with ...

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A recent decision by the state Court of Appeals could change the way some prosecutors get ready for trial. Until now, a prosecutor could show a witness a picture of a defendant shortly before testifying. Usually the practice has not ...

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ALBANY — A widow urged New York’s highest court Thursday to reinstate a lawsuit involving a television episode featuring her husband’s treatment and death at a New York hospital. The “NY Med” show included a segment about Mark Chanko, who ...

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ALBANY — The New York Senate on Monday confirmed former U.S. Attorney Michael Garcia to the state’s highest court. Garcia, partner at a New York City law firm, was the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan from 2005 to 2008. He’s ...

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Senate has confirmed longtime Westchester County prosecutor Janet DiFiore as New York’s chief judge. The voice vote, with no opposition, followed an hour of praise for the 60-year-old district attorney by both Republicans ...

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New York State Court of Appeals Sex Abuse Effective Assistance of Counsel – Sentencing People v. Wragg No. 152 Judge Rivera Background: The defendant was convicted of sexual abuse in the first degree. He argues on appeal that he was ...

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New York State Court of Appeals Challenged Government Action Standing – Special Injury Sierra Club et al. v. Village of Painted Post, et al. No. 151 Judge Abdus-Salaam Background: At issue is the special injury requirement of standing in situations ...

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New York State Court of Appeals Fair Labor Standards Act – Public Assistance Employee – Lottery Winnings Carver v. State of New York, et al. No. 139 Judge Lippman Background: The petitioner received public assistance from the City of New ...

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New York State Court of Appeals Prenuptial Agreement Omission of Assets and Liabilities – Enforceable Matter of Anthony Frank Fizzinoglia No. 173 Memorandum Background: At issue is the Surrogate Court’s denial of the petitioner’s motion for summary judgment dismissing the ...

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New York State Court of Appeals Prior Bad Acts Emotional Disturbance Defense – Opening the Door People v. Israel No. 171 Judge Stein Background: The defendant was charged with two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder. The ...

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