NYC’s DAs differ on vacating old gravity knife convictions
/“The statute does not have retroactive language. These convictions are presumed valid.”
Read More“The statute does not have retroactive language. These convictions are presumed valid.”
Read MorePeople of color are disproportionately charged with possession of a gravity knife, though the knives are common tools carried by chefs, carpenters and other laborers.
Read More“I believe it’s high time that gravity knives be removed from the penal code.”
Read More“The weaponization of the existing law against communities of color must stop.”
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