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CAL in the Courts
The postings below present recent victories for CAL clients in the courtroom.
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Jun
12
Bronx Supreme Court vacates CAL client's murder conviction, finding that the prosecution failed to disclose material exculpatory evidence reflecting on an investigating detective's credibility.
Apr
23
New York Court of Appeals reverses CAL client David W's drug-sale conviction because he was improperly denied an independent source hearing.
Mar
12
Following successful CPL 440.10 motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel, CAL client's sentence reduced by 25 years
Jan
30
AD1 reverses CAL client's weapon-possession conviction and dismisses indictment, finding his possession temporary and innocent.
AD1 finds CAL client innocently possessed a weapon
Jan
30
AD1 reduces CAL client's risk-level assessment.
AD1 strikes SORA points assessment because it violated client's Fifth Amendment rights.
Dec
18
Supreme Court halves CAL client's 16-year-to-life sentence and eliminates lifetime parole
Supreme Court halves CAL client’s 16-year-to-life sentence and eliminates lifetime parole.
Nov
21
NYCA reverses weapon-possession convictions for two CAL clients
NYCA reverses weapon-possession convictions for two CAL clients
Oct
20
CAL client removed from SORA registry following successful 168-o petition
CAL client removed from SORA registry following successful 168-o petition