New York state continues its relentless attack on law-abiding citizens. The Assembly is returning to Albany for a brief special session, with the intention of passing a Senate-approved bill that would make it significantly easier for criminals to overturn their convictions. This bill applies even in cases where previous attempts to vacate the conviction were denied or where the defendant chose not to pursue an overturn at the time. Astonishingly, the bill permits repeated vacate efforts, despite the absence of any new evidence or changes in the facts of the case. To mask this pro-crime agenda, the legislation has been given a deceptive name – the “Challenging Wrongful Convictions Act.” New York law already provides several avenues for individuals to have unjust convictions vacated, including cases involving police or prosecutorial misconduct, ineffective defense attorneys, and the emergence of new evidence like DNA exoneration. So, the compassionate facade of the bill is nothing more than a ploy to advance the progressive agenda of dismantling the foundations of our criminal justice system in favor of a flawed notion of “junk justice.”
Consider this: By curbing qualified immunity, the leftist establishment in Gotham has severely hindered the ability of law enforcement officers to carry out their duties, constantly putting them at risk of frivolous lawsuits. This applies even in cases where previous attempts to vacate a conviction were denied or where the defendant decided against pursuing an overturn. Statewide, prosecutors have been paralyzed by burdensome and pointless discovery demands imposed by the Progs. These same individuals have also significantly undermined judges’ authority to impose bail, even for dangerous offenders. Through “Less Is More,” they have ensured that violent criminals on parole can break the law without consequences. They have even all but abolished criminal penalties for individuals under 18, resulting in a tragic surge in gun violence among teenagers. New York law already provides several means to address wrongful convictions, such as cases involving police or prosecutorial misconduct, inadequate legal representation, and the emergence of new evidence, including DNA exoneration.
With the recent enactment of the Clean Slate Act, criminals are guaranteed to have their crimes automatically concealed from the public. Now, they want to grant lawbreakers the right to seek early release based on flimsy pretexts, effectively eroding the finality of our legal system and compromising public safety. Additionally, these proceedings are likely to consume valuable court time and prosecutorial resources, straining an already overwhelmed system. Isn’t it more prudent to hold off on such initiatives until we see a decline in crime rates compared to before the wave of “reforms” began? It is becoming increasingly apparent that the progressives’ apathy towards the rise in crime is intentional and not mere negligence.
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