Suffolk County Criminal Contempt Case Dismissed After Speedy Trial Motion — Despite Prior Jail Offers
At Arpino Law, we regularly remind clients: the prosecution must follow the rules. When they don’t, dismissal is not discretionary, it is required.
In a recent case in Suffolk County District Court (First District, Central Islip), our firm secured a complete dismissal of a misdemeanor charge of Criminal Contempt...
Court Sanctions Prosecution for Discovery Violations, Bars Key Witnesses at Trial
At Arpino Law, we believe criminal cases are won long before trial, through careful motion practice, aggressive discovery litigation, and holding the prosecution accountable to the law.
In a recent decision from Suffolk County District Court, First District (Central Islip), the court issued a significant discovery sanction against the...
Case Tossed: Prosecutors Miss 90-Day Deadline in Nassau County
At Arnold A. Arpino & Associates, P.C., we believe the law’s deadlines matter—and when the prosecution misses them, our clients shouldn’t have to wait any longer for justice.
In a recent case in Nassau County District Court, our office secured the full dismissal of a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge...
Loitering Charge (Penal Law 240.36) Dismissed in Suffolk County District Court
We take pride in holding the prosecution to its burden—because when the accusatory instrument is flawed, the law demands dismissal.
In a recent case in Suffolk County District Court, our office successfully secured a dismissal of a misdemeanor charge of Loitering in the First Degree (Penal Law § 240.36)...
⚖️ Trial Victory: Not Guilty on All Criminal Charges After Ocean Beach Precinct Arrest
This past week, we completed a jury trial in Suffolk County where our client was accused of multiple criminal charges stemming from an encounter with law enforcement inside a police precinct. After a multi-day trial and hours of deliberation, the jury returned a resounding verdict: Not Guilty on all criminal charges.
Case Dismissed: Speedy Trial Victory in Suffolk County District Court
At our firm, we are committed to holding prosecutors accountable to the legal standards that protect our clients' rights. One recent example from Suffolk County District Court illustrates how critical these protections are—and how we use them to secure just outcomes.
In this case, our client was charged with...
Winning Without Trial: How Strategy Turned a Harsh DWI Offer Into Probation
Recently, we achieved a huge win for a client charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Suffolk County District Court — despite the odds, and without ever going to trial.
When our client came to us, the People were recommending six months of incarceration. That might seem...
Suffolk County DWI Charge Dismissed: A Case of Procedural Missteps
At our firm, we scrutinize every aspect of a case to ensure that our clients receive the fair treatment they deserve. Recently, we secured the dismissal of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges in Suffolk County District Court, proving once again that the prosecution must be held accountable for procedural compliance.
New 2024 DMV Rules and Regulations: What You Need to Know
As of November 6, 2024, the New York State DMV has implemented significant changes to point values, penalties, and relicensing standards. These updates aim to increase highway safety by focusing on repeat offenders, especially those involved in alcohol, drug, and unlicensed driving violations. Here’s a breakdown of the most critical changes and...
Victory in Nassau County District Court: Criminal Obstruction of Breathing Charge Dismissed
Recently, we secured a significant victory in Nassau County District Court during a bench trial. Attorney David Arpino was asked to assist an attorney ("second seat") in a criminal bench trial that was pending before the Nassau County District Court in the Domestic Violence Court Part. Our client was facing four charges:...