New York State to Change,
Strengthen Domestic Violence Laws
Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York State lawmakers have agreed to several measures to strengthen domestic violence laws.
The measures would establish a crime of “aggravated family offense” to crack down on repeat offenders, making it a felony. Also, judges would be allowed to consider risk factors before determining bail.
The state would also establish a domestic violence death review team to take a closer look at domestic violence-related homicides.
Also under the agreement, a person who is charged with killing his or her spouse could not control what happens to the person’s remains. A bill is expected to be voted into law before the end of the legislative session on June 21.
For more on this story go to the governor's website.
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The measures would establish a crime of “aggravated family offense” to crack down on repeat offenders, making it a felony. Also, judges would be allowed to consider risk factors before determining bail.
The state would also establish a domestic violence death review team to take a closer look at domestic violence-related homicides.
Also under the agreement, a person who is charged with killing his or her spouse could not control what happens to the person’s remains. A bill is expected to be voted into law before the end of the legislative session on June 21.
For more on this story go to the governor's website.
The news leader of the Twin Tiers ...since 1947
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