2007 Domestic Violence Legislative Update
Summaries of the domestic violence-related laws passed in 2007 in New York Read More
Federal Domestic Violence Crimes
This article has been updated in light of the recent amendments to the following crimes that were contained in the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000 of which VAWA II was a part of. Read More
Memorandum of Law
on the Interplay of the Federal and State Domestic Violence Firearm Laws
As is often the case, when two different sets of laws apply to the same forum, confusion can result. Due to different definitions of firearms as well as different guidelines for when firearms should be taken away, the state and federal laws differ. This memorandum summarizes the state and federal laws, clarifies the differences between the state and federal laws, and argues that due to these differences, the state and federal laws can be contradictory and may generate confusion for advocates. As such, it is critical to be aware of these differences in order to effectively advocate for one's client. Read More
Courts Continue to Sustain the Constitutionality of Federal Laws Addressing Domestice Violence
This article focuses on the constitutional challenges lodged against federal firearm laws. Read More
Federal Case Law on Domestic Violence Firearm Offenses
The following provides the brief facts and arguments in cases involving firearms. Since most of the cases involve the same constitutional arguments by the defendants, these challenges and the responses by the courts to these main challenges are summarized. Read More
Case Law on Federal Domestic Violence Crimes
Issue whether the statute of limitations is intended to cover an attack preceding interstate travel. Read More
Federal Firearm Offenses
Laws that were enacted through the 1996 Amendments to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Read More
