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Senate changes procedure so victims can speak after traffic charges are pled down
3621385 · May 29, 2025
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The Senate approved a change to allow victims of vehicle‑related offenses to address the court even when charges are pled down to misdemeanors, a move supporters said restores victims’ voices in plea proceedings.
The New York State Senate passed legislation on Wednesday that allows victims of vehicle‑related offenses to speak at court proceedings even if originally charged felonies are pled down to misdemeanors.
Senator Murray told the chamber victims often lose a…
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