Articles Posted in Current Events in Criminal Law New York

On May 8, 2025, multiple protesters were arrested at Brooklyn College during a demonstration. Many of those detained were issued Desk Appearance Tickets (DATs), requiring them to appear in court at a later date to face various misdemeanor and felony charges. The charges include Obstructing Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, Trespass, and Criminal Mischief, among others.…

Criminal Defense Attorney explains Desk Appearance Tickets issued to protesters at Columbia University. On May 7, 2025, approximately 75 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at Columbia University’s Butler Library after occupying the reading room in a demonstration organized by Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD). The university cited safety concerns and the presence of non-affiliated individuals as…

On April 25, 2024, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape and sexual assault convictions, citing significant judicial errors that compromised his right to a fair trial. This decision led to a retrial that commenced in April 2025. Reasons for Overturning the Conviction The appellate court’s 4–3 decision centered on the…

The Department of Education recently released new policies and procedures for American colleges and universities to follow in investigating allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment involving its students. Generally speaking, the new policies afford more protections for accused students than were required under the Obama-era Title IX policies, and victims’ rights advocates are already…