NYLON — The New York State Bar Association is asking the state to fund county public defenders offices in the wake of deep changes that made millions of New Yorkers eligible for representation by public defenders. The NYS Bar Association said in a press release that funding indigent criminal defense services in New York should be a top priority for Governor Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers during the current legislative system. "Criminal … [Read more...]
NYS Bar Association Calls for Policy Changes to Rehabilitate Former Inmates
NYLON — The New York State Bar Association is calling for policy changes and program enhancements dedicated to assist former prison inmates in building successful lives after incarceration. According to a press release from the NYS Bar Association, these propositions are aimed at improving a former inmate's rehabilitation into their community and curtailing the likelihood of future criminal activities, convictions, and … [Read more...]