Tools for Defense Attorneys
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Defense of Drug Offense Cases
Rockefeller Drug Law Reform: Understanding the New Legislation
New Sentencing Chart for Drug Offenses Under Rockefeller Drug Law ReformUnderstanding the A-II Resentencing Law, a memorandum by Al O'Connor for the New York State Defenders Association
Click here for a copy of the DLRA legislation.
Click here for a copy of the new A-II Resentencing legislation.
The following sample forms are provided for attorneys representing persons convicted of A-I drug offenses who are applying for resentencing. These forms should not be used by anyone who is not an attorney.
Sample Application for Resentencing of A-I Drug Offenses (Word document)
Sample Application for Resentencing of A-II Drug Offenses (Word Document)
Sample Notice of Application for Resentencing (Word document)
Sample Proposed Order for Resentencing (Word document)
Sample Order Directing CASAT Enrollment (Word document)
Defense of Sex Offense Cases
SOMTA Chapter 7NYS Assembly Codes Committee Memorandum: Civil Commitment (Word Document)
NYS SOMTA Flow ChartsNEW: Non-violent Sex Offense Determinate Sentencing Chart
Affidavit in Support of Motion for Authorization of Mental Health Expert
Affidavit in Support of Motion to Correct the PSR
Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Correct the PSR
Decision - People v. Irwin, Ordering Probation to Correct the PSR
Sentencing
Temporary Release Updates
Regarding Executive Order 9 (PDF version)
(Word document version)
Sentencing for Dollars Policy Considerations
Obtain a Copy of the Pre-sentence Report and Make Corrections
Chart
of Increased Mandatory Surcharges and Crime Victims Assistance Fees
2008-2009