Consequences of Conviction
New York City Department of Corrections Inmate Handbook
State Specific-NY
This Handbook will inform you about many of the programs and services available to you.
Voting with a Criminal Record
State Specific-NY
As of May 2021, all New Yorkers who are incarcerated after a felony conviction have their voting rights immediately and automatically restored upon release from prison, whether or not they are on parole. You do not need any special documentation to register to vote.
New York Habeas Corpus Appeal Attorney
State Specific-NY
All too often, the rights of an accused are violated by wrongful conviction, unlawful imprisonment, or the violation of some constitutional or statutory right. If those circumstances exist, a defendant needs a post-conviction litigation attorney who can and will aggressively seek to win their freedom, such as through a writ of habeas corpus.
How to Successfully File a CPL 440 Motion in New York
State Specific-NY
Using Article 440 of the NY Criminal Procedure Law to Attack Your Unfair Conviction or Illegal Sentence
State Specific-NY
Strategies to Prevent Youth Violence, Heal Victims, of Crime, and Reduce Racial Inequality
General
Fact sheet
Family Voices
General
The juvenile justice system can be stressful and confusing for litigants and their families. This video gives voice to their concerns and provides answers to some common questions: Who are the key people I may meet? Am I expected to appear in court with my child? What's going to happen to my child? What can I do as a family member to help? Answers are provided by parents, grandparents, litigants, and justice practitioners from the judiciary, probation, Legal Aid Society and New York City Law Department.
Juvenile Delinquency-Frequently Asked Questions
State Specific-NY