New York lawmakers recently passed a bill that will increase the penalties for individuals convicted of sex crimes against children. Lawmakers proposed the bill to protect children from being abused by someone in a trusted position. The new legislation will...
Month: May 2013
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New York wants to increase penalties for white collar crimes
Lawmakers and district attorneys in New York want to toughen laws in the state to crackdown on white collar crime. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has called for legislators in New York to strengthen current laws and pass new laws that will help New York...
Sex offenders in New York more likely to be homeless
Convicted sex offenders in New York are more likely to be homeless than in the past, and state officials are having a difficult time trying to find housing for these offenders. New York is required to find housing for anyone residing in their state but when it comes...