A Guide to New York’s 30.30 Speedy Trial Rights
Every person who is charged with a crime anywhere in the United States has the right to have a Speedy Trial. It’s written in the Bill of Rights, the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: “In [...]
When—and Why—Crime Victims Need Advocates
When a crime that involves a victim is prosecuted in New York, the Assistant District Attorney assigned to the case represents the State of New York. That’s right, the prosecutor, also called the [...]
