New York State
Defenders Association
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New York Case Law

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New York Directories

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New York Reference Tools

• Buffalo Criminal Law Center (BuffaloSchool of Law)
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• Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
• What You Should Know If You're Accused of a Crime (Joyce B. David 1997/1998)
• You and the Drinking Driving Laws (DMV)

Criminal Defense Resources

• Criminal Jury Instructions (Forecite)
• Criminal Justice Links (Cecil Greek)
• Directory of Criminal Law Professors (CrimProf Blog)
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• Jeff Flax's Web Page
• Marin County Public Defender Office
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• Public Defender Web Sites (WashingtonCollege of Law)
• Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence (FJC)