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Sheriff Cites Recidivism in Release of Accused Under Bail Reform Laws

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A local man with a series of arrests is one of several cases cited by Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon as an example of problems with the new bail reform laws. Lonnie Pernell, 23, who is identified as homeless but living in Centerport, was in Read More …

Lawyer Says Bail Reform Will Bring Fairness to System

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A prominent Huntington lawyer who has led cases as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney said Thursday that bail reform coming to New York State will provide balance to the justice system.  The New York State Legislature passed laws eliminating bail for most misdemeanors Read More …