Robert Simels writes amNewYork Law commentary. Each item below is a real link to the original op-ed, with the publication date and a short summary.
Robert Simels examines the FBI director's statement that the bureau will no longer disqualify candidates who engaged in bestiality involuntarily.
Robert Simels writes that retroactivity can offer a second chance at justice in federal sentencing.
Robert Simels explains how courts use the harmless error doctrine to excuse mistakes made at trial.
Robert Simels argues that New York's Second Look Act must become law.
Robert Simels looks at flocking and shock gloves as ways law enforcement can be turned against the public.
Robert Simels asks whether antifa is really a domestic terrorist group.
Robert Simels argues that this is an era of abuse of the grand jury process.
Co-authored with Bennett L. Gershman, this op-ed calls for reformation of the grand jury process.
Co-authored with Bennett L. Gershman, this op-ed addresses the Broadview 6 debacle.
Robert Simels writes in defense of James Comey and the '86/47' indictment.
Robert Simels argues that a recent Supreme Court ruling in a conversion therapy case shows the OneTaste case cannot stand.
Robert Simels writes that it is hard to appreciate how much power the U.S. Justice Department wields.
Robert Simels writes about the Department of Justice's desperate attempt to avoid ethics.
Robert Simels writes that the Trump administration believes it has the right to decide what the rule of law is.
Robert Simels argues that the Trump administration has turned the Fourth Amendment on its head.
Robert Simels writes about why they arrested Don Lemon, from the view of someone who used to order predawn raids.
Robert Simels asks whether rehabilitation programs in prison help, both legally and personally.
Robert Simels writes about the jailhouse lawyer hustle.