Successful Case Result: Charges Reduced; Client Avoids Lengthy Upstate Prison Sentence
We proudly announce a significant victory for our client, a 41-year-old female from Rochdale Village. Our client faced serious charges, including:
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first and second degrees Five counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in...Writ of Habeas Corpus: Successful Bail Reduction for Client
We are pleased to announce a significant victory in a recent case where our legal efforts led to a substantial reduction in bail on behalf of an incarcerated client. The bail, originally set at an exorbitant $1,000,000 insurance company bail bond or a $500,000 cash alternative, we successfully argued a writ of...
Traffic Ticket Dismissal in Columbia County, New York
Background: Our client received a traffic ticket from a Trooper in Columbia County for violating Vehicle & Traffic Law 1144-a(a) (the move over law). With our extensive experience in handling over 1,000 traffic tickets annually, our office maintains a detailed database of officers’ patterns in ticket issuance and court appearances.
Case Results: Successful Acquittal in Non-jury Traffic Ticket Trial for Cell Phone Use While Driving
Case Summary:
Our law firm recently secured a significant legal victory in the Canton Town Court of St. Lawrence County, NY, representing a client charged under Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) 1225-D for operating a motor vehicle while using a cell phone. In a meticulous non-jury trial, our team...
Misdemeanor Menacing Charge Leads to Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal
In a recent case that underscores the importance of thorough investigation and strategic defense, our law firm represented a client facing a charge of misdemeanor menacing in New York. Given our client’s prior criminal history, the initial plea bargain offered by the prosecution included a guilty plea to the misdemeanor charge, the...
Traffic Tickets Dismissed at the Mount Kisco Town Justice Court
New York Court Ruling Sheds Light on Discovery Obligations and Speedy Trial Rights
Date: December 14, 2023
Introduction: In a landmark decision, which has been long overdue, New York's highest court has provided crucial clarity on the intersection of discovery obligations and the right to a speedy trial, as outlined in the Criminal Procedure Law (CPL). This ruling, concerning the case of Michael...
Equipment Violations Dismissed – Rye Town Court
We assisted a client charged with a traffic infraction for no/inadequate lights/lamps. These are violations of VTL 375(2)(a)(1), 375(2)(a)(3), 375(2)(a)(4). Upon a conviction, the motorist was facing:
0 points on their driving record Up to $208 in fines At least $58...Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree Dismissed
Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree under Penal Law 215.50(3)
Result: Case Dismissed
Case Summary: We recently represented a client who was facing charges of Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree under New York Penal Law 215.50(3). Given the serious implications of a conviction, including the possibility of...
Successful Dismissal of Cell Phone Ticket in Dover Town Court, Dutchess County NY
Case Background:
Our client was issued a cell phone ticket while driving in Dover, Dutchess County, New York. A cell phone ticket can carry hefty fines and potentially 5 points on one’s driving record, leading to increased insurance premiums and potential driving penalties.
Our Approach: