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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 Reform 

Understanding 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 Guide:  "Actuarial Justice" - Representing Sex Offenders Facing Lifetime Civil Confinement -- Al O'Connor, New York State Defenders Association

SOMTA Chapter 7

NYS Assembly Codes Committee Memorandum:  Civil Commitment (Word Document)

NYS SOMTA Flow Charts

NEW: Non-violent Sex Offense Determinate Sentencing Chart

New Post-Release Supervision Terms for All Violent and Non-Violent Felony Sex Offenses (Penal Law §70.45 (2-a))

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)

The Importance of an Individualized Assessment: Making the Most of Resentencing under the Amended Crack Cocaine Guidelines

Sentencing for Dollars

Sentencing for Dollars Policy Considerations

Obtain a Copy of the Pre-sentence Report and Make Corrections

Significant Changes in New York Correction Law Accelerate Release Dates and Revise Method of Release for Some

Chart of Increased Mandatory Surcharges and Crime Victims Assistance Fees 2008-2009