The state legislature finally passed the amendments we demanded to restore judicial discretion. This win proves that consistent pressure works when we keep our focus on the specific changes required. Stay vigilant as these new rules take effect to ensure they are applied correctly.
March 9, 2020
Final supporters
Buffalo Common Council Members Christopher Scanlon and Joel Feroleto have introduced a resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to amend the newly enacted Bail Reform Law.
We believe the New York State Legislature must amend the newly enacted law which takes away the ability for a judge to set bail in many criminal proceedings.
In 2019, the New York State Legislature passed a law, which among other things, has eliminated the ability for a judge to be able to set bail on many criminal offenses, impacted discovery timelines in criminal proceedings and compromised law enforcement's ability to safely engage witnesses. The New York State Legislature needs to amend this new law that went into effect January 1, 2020. There are many instances a judge should be able to set bail.
Since the law went into effect we have seen individuals released without a judge being able to consider bail in the following alleged instances:
A drunk driver killing a pedestrian; https://nypost.com/2020/01/02/man-accused-of-driving-drunk-killing-pedestrian-freed-due-to-new-criminal-justice-reforms/
Fatal hit and run; https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/01/03/hit-and-run-bail-reform-ice/
A man accused of strangling and stabbing a woman resulting in her death; https://www.news10.com/news/albany-manslaughter-suspect-released-from-jail-under-new-bail-rules/
Committing a hate crime; https://nypost.com/2019/12/28/suspects-released-without-bail-after-shocking-attacks-on-jews/
Full list of offenses with no ability for bail is here. https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/12/31/all-crimes-new-york-bail-reform/
We the undersigned urge the New York State Legislature to enact changes to these laws immediately.
Updates
January 8, 2020
We just hit 250 signatures and the pressure is building. Call your state representative today and demand they support the motion to amend these bail laws.
Reached 250 supporters
January 6, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
January 5, 2020
January 3, 2020
We are approaching one hundred signatures and need a final push to hit that milestone before we present this to the Council. Text this link to three friends right now and post it on your Facebook page to keep the momentum moving.
69 Comments
I hope that the governor will rethink the no bail law. I can understand if it was kept to misdemeanors that does not injure or kill any one, but definitely not in-favor of hate crimes, and any level of a person being killed regardless of how they were killed.
These new laws make me so angry. It’s hard enough for our Police to do their jobs, The breakdown for respect for law enforcement is at an all time high and now they have to deal with these unbelievable restrictions. So my question is : if the criminals are allowed all these rights, what rights can law abiding citizens and our Police expect?.
I realize our jails are over crowded and bail discriminated against the poor. That being said, releasing offenders does not address the root issue. We must enforce stiffer penalties not lesser ones.
As a deputy sheriff how in the hell do you expect me to protect law abiding citizens and victims this reform is absurd and a slap in the face to all the good people in NY, King cuomo should be embarrassed and needs to go he is the reason ny had more people leave in 2019 than any other
This is a ridiculous law. This is scary. I am a retired police officer and this makes no sense whatsoever!
This new reform law is insane and dangerous. It needs to be reversed
Repeal this article of law
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The state legislature finally passed the amendments we demanded to restore judicial discretion. This win proves that consistent pressure works when we keep our focus on the specific changes required. Stay vigilant as these new rules take effect to ensure they are applied correctly.
March 9, 2020
Final supporters
Buffalo Common Council Members Christopher Scanlon and Joel Feroleto have introduced a resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to amend the newly enacted Bail Reform Law.
We believe the New York State Legislature must amend the newly enacted law which takes away the ability for a judge to set bail in many criminal proceedings.
In 2019, the New York State Legislature passed a law, which among other things, has eliminated the ability for a judge to be able to set bail on many criminal offenses, impacted discovery timelines in criminal proceedings and compromised law enforcement's ability to safely engage witnesses. The New York State Legislature needs to amend this new law that went into effect January 1, 2020. There are many instances a judge should be able to set bail.
Since the law went into effect we have seen individuals released without a judge being able to consider bail in the following alleged instances:
A drunk driver killing a pedestrian; https://nypost.com/2020/01/02/man-accused-of-driving-drunk-killing-pedestrian-freed-due-to-new-criminal-justice-reforms/
Fatal hit and run; https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/01/03/hit-and-run-bail-reform-ice/
A man accused of strangling and stabbing a woman resulting in her death; https://www.news10.com/news/albany-manslaughter-suspect-released-from-jail-under-new-bail-rules/
Committing a hate crime; https://nypost.com/2019/12/28/suspects-released-without-bail-after-shocking-attacks-on-jews/
Full list of offenses with no ability for bail is here. https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/12/31/all-crimes-new-york-bail-reform/
We the undersigned urge the New York State Legislature to enact changes to these laws immediately.
Updates
January 8, 2020
We just hit 250 signatures and the pressure is building. Call your state representative today and demand they support the motion to amend these bail laws.
Reached 250 supporters
January 6, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
January 5, 2020
January 3, 2020
We are approaching one hundred signatures and need a final push to hit that milestone before we present this to the Council. Text this link to three friends right now and post it on your Facebook page to keep the momentum moving.
69 Comments
I am a Democrat and believe in most of what they do and part of the bailout but it needs a lot of changes to it
I hope that the governor will rethink the no bail law. I can understand if it was kept to misdemeanors that does not injure or kill any one, but definitely not in-favor of hate crimes, and any level of a person being killed regardless of how they were killed.
These new laws make me so angry. It’s hard enough for our Police to do their jobs, The breakdown for respect for law enforcement is at an all time high and now they have to deal with these unbelievable restrictions. So my question is : if the criminals are allowed all these rights, what rights can law abiding citizens and our Police expect?.
I realize our jails are over crowded and bail discriminated against the poor. That being said, releasing offenders does not address the root issue. We must enforce stiffer penalties not lesser ones.
As a deputy sheriff how in the hell do you expect me to protect law abiding citizens and victims this reform is absurd and a slap in the face to all the good people in NY, King cuomo should be embarrassed and needs to go he is the reason ny had more people leave in 2019 than any other
This is a ridiculous law. This is scary. I am a retired police officer and this makes no sense whatsoever!
This new reform law is insane and dangerous. It needs to be reversed
Repeal this article of law
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I am a Democrat and believe in most of what they do and part of the bailout but it needs a lot of changes to it