Bill > A01510

This bill amends the New York Criminal Procedure Law to establish a defendant's right to a hearing to present exculpatory evidence regarding their involvement in criminal activity. The key provisions are: (1) The court must inform the defendant of this right upon arraignment if the defendant was arrested as part of a police sweep or raid where multiple suspects were arrested and charged with the same crime. (2) During the hearing, the prosecutor must provide legally sufficient evidence of the defendant's direct or indirect involvement in the alleged offense. (3) The defendant can present proof that they were merely in the wrong place at the wrong time and had no involvement in the alleged criminal activity.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A1510