Leaders In The Field Of Criminal Defense
Complex criminal and financial investigations require a strong, experienced legal team to find a resolution.
Federal And White Collar Crimes
We defend individuals and corporations against large-scale federal and state white collar prosecutions and investigations. Our firm also litigates complex parallel civil matters, including forfeiture actions brought by the SEC and FINRA.
Federal And White Collar CrimesCriminal Defense – State Crimes
Our firm delivers the strong, skilled defense our clients need in cases involving allegations of violence, illegal drugs, sex offenses and more. We routinely win acquittals in cases ranging from state court security fraud and Martin Act violations to large-scale narcotics trafficking, vehicular crimes and murder charges.
Criminal Defense - State CrimesFederal Criminal Defense Attorneys In New York City
The Highest Levels Of Professionalism
Edward V. Sapone
William S. Petrillo
Intelligent, aggressive advocacy must be grounded in professionalism to deliver the best possible results. Protecting your rights and your future requires attention to detail, vision, responsiveness and dedication. At Sapone & Petrillo, LLP, our commitment to clients is unquestioned. Every member of our team is charged with delivering results for our clients, both individual and corporate.
Edward V. Sapone
William S. Petrillo
Intelligent, aggressive advocacy must be grounded in professionalism to deliver the best possible results. Protecting your rights and your future requires attention to detail, vision, responsiveness and dedication. At Sapone & Petrillo, LLP, our commitment to clients is unquestioned. Every member of our team is charged with delivering results for our clients, both individual and corporate.
Sound Judgment. Remarkable Dedication. Cutting-Edge Lawyering.
Innovation And Legal Excellence
Knowledge of the law is a given. As leaders of the criminal defense bar, our attorneys strive to produce more than a textbook defense. We work to improve the criminal justice system and the application of the law to serve our clients. We pursue any strategic advantage we can find for you.
Complex Legal Problems Require A Wealth Of Experience
The principals of Sapone & Petrillo are litigators of extraordinary experience. In complex cases, include securities fraud, health care fraud and public corruption allegations, it is vital to choose a lawyer with experience in trial technique at the highest levels. Our team has won acquittals and successfully defended clients in a wide range of complex issues in New York and federal courts.
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DECISIONS OF THE WEEK ENDED JUNE 11, 2021
Two important decisions were published this week, one by the Second Circuit; the other by SCOTUS. In Garlick, the Circuit granted a New York State defendant’s habeas petition, finding that the admission of an autopsy report violated the Confrontation Clause, because...
How are drug charges defended against?
Individuals accused of drug possession in New York could face felony or misdemeanor charges depending on the amount. Jail time, heavy fines and a permanent criminal record might come with a conviction. As with all criminal charges, the accused is innocent until proven...
DECISIONS OF THE WEEK ENDED JUNE 4, 2021
The Second Circuit’s decision in Trimm addresses, in depth, the authority of a district court to override the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s decision not to file a § 3553(e) motion, where the parties agree that defendant provided “substantial assistance” but disagree...
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Verdicts
UNITED STATES v. SEALS
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York: Defendant indicted for role in $100 million pump-and-dump penny stock fraud scheme. Defendant faced up to 20 years in prison. Mr. Sapone negotiated a resolution with a five-year prison cap. Sentence obtained: probation.
UNITED STATES v. A.M.
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey: Indicted for Wire Fraud; loss amount between $2,500,000.00 and $7,000,000.00. Three-week jury trial; Verdict: hung jury. Trial judge granted our post-trial Rule 29 motion seeking a directed acquittal of all charges. Defendant acquitted, and double jeopardy clause bars re-trial.
UNITED STATES v. GARCIA-REYNOSO
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York: Two-week jury trial; defendant acquitted of Hostage-taking, Kidnapping and Conspiracy. Convicted of one count of Hostage Taking and Alien Transportation. Sentence: 20 years’ incarceration. Appealed to U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. Hostage-taking conviction reversed. Defendant re-sentenced to time served.