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Rockefeller Drug Law Reforms

In April 2009, Governor David Paterson signed legislation which effectively transferred discretion from the prosecutor to the judge concerning sentencing in many felony drug cases.

A Rise in Mortgage Fraud

As reported in the August 23, 2010 edition of the Wall Street Journal, mortgage fraud is again on the rise after a precipitous decline following its 2006 peak.

Shoplifting Defense

The most common shoplifting charges I see are petit larceny, Penal Law Section 155.25 and criminal possession of stolen property, Penal Law Section 165.40.

U.S. Supreme Court Developments for Motions to Suppress

In 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down eleven cases bearing on motions to suppress evidence and statements due to improper searches and interrogations. The following is a guide to those decisions and their impact on state law.

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