Convictions

New York’s Clean Slate Act Launches, Offering a Fresh Start for Eligible Individuals with Past Convictions

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New York, NY — A significant legislative change, known as the Clean Slate Act, will take effect this Saturday in New York State, marking a pivotal shift in the state’s approach to criminal justice reform. This new law will allow many individuals with past convictions to have their records sealed, thereby improving their opportunities for housing, education, and employment. However, the provision does not apply universally. Records of severe offenses, such as Class A felonies and sex crimes that are not drug-related, including murder, will remain unsealed and accessible. The specifics of the Clean Slate … Read more

Retired Bristol GP’s Medical License Suspended After Climate Protest Convictions

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LONDON — A retired general practitioner, Dr. Diana Warner, has had her medical license suspended following her involvement in non-violent climate change protests, marking her as the second doctor to face such consequences. Warner, who serviced the Bristol area for over three decades, was sentenced to imprisonment after being found guilty of defying private anti-protest injunctions aimed at preventing disruptions on the M25 motorway in 2021 and 2022. During her plea hearing in an East London magistrate court in 2022, Warner escalated her protest by gluing her hand to the dock, an act that resulted … Read more

Shook Hardy Legal Experts Successfully Overturn Pennsylvania Murder Convictions

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Philadelphia, PA – In a significant legal victory, the attorneys from Shook Hardy, known for their expertise in mass tort litigation, have played a pivotal role in overturning two murder convictions in Pennsylvania. Leveraging their extensive legal knowledge and investigative skills, the team has managed to bring about a fresh examination of evidence, resulting in newfound hope for their clients. These exonerations have drawn renewed attention to potential miscarriages of justice. Lisa Szycik, one of the Shook Hardy attorneys, noted, “These cases underscore the critical importance of reevaluating past convictions with fresh eyes, particularly when … Read more

Man Convicted of Terrorist Act Appeals Murder Convictions in Attack on Muslim Family

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LONDON, Ontario – Nathaniel Veltman, the man responsible for the brutal murder of four members of a Muslim family in a terror-driven attack, has filed an appeal seeking to overturn his convictions, according to his defense lawyer, Christopher Hicks. The “inmate notice of appeal” was submitted within the required 30-day window after Veltman’s sentencing. In February, Veltman received a life sentence with no possibility of parole for 25 years after being found guilty of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. The charges stemmed from his deliberate act of driving his … Read more