Legal Insights
Commentary, case updates, and legal guidance from Abe George — former prosecutor and NYC trial attorney
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When Licensed Gun Owners Are Arrested: Getting the Criminal Case Dismissed May Not Get Your Gun Back
A dismissed criminal case is not the end of the fight for licensed NYC gun owners. The NYPD License Division operates independently — and your firearm rights may still be at risk even after charges are dropped.
Criminal DefenseNew York's Clean Slate Act Says Your Record Should Be Sealed — So Why Is It Still Showing?
New York's Clean Slate Act promises automatic sealing — but the State has until 2027 to implement it. If your old conviction is still showing up, you may not have to wait. CPL § 160.59 lets you ask a judge to seal it now.
Notable CasesThe Autopsy Report Said Suicide. The Family Said Murder. Abe George Fought to Change the Record.
When the official ruling does not match the facts, a family's fight for truth is just beginning. The case of Johmeik Simmons — a high school football star whose death was ruled a suicide — shows what it takes to challenge a Medical Examiner and demand answers.