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 DWI to firearms offenses.
Criminal Defense - State CrimesThe Highest Levels Of Professionalism
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.
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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Discuss your criminal defense needs with our team today. The right attorney is necessary to achieve the best possible results for you.
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Health care fraud schemes and examples
Health care fraud leads to billions of dollars in losses across America. Depending on how the cases play out, the patient might even suffer harm in the commission of this act. While a lot of the focus is often on patients or even strangers committing health care...
Understanding money laundering allegations
White collar crime is a very broad phrase that refers to a wide variety of activities. In many situations, the line between legal activity and illegal activity may be very thin and difficult to distinguish. Financial professionals and business owners alike must be...
Understanding healthcare fraud by patients and doctors
Doctors, physicians and other healthcare providers are often some of the most giving people in our economy. However, this is not always true. Healthcare fraud is a growing issue, both on the part of the patients and the providers. Studies have shown that 10 cents for...
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Verdicts
UNITED STATES v. GREGORY W. GRAY, JR.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York: Indicted for Securities Fraud and Perjury; loss amount $5 million. Probation’s calculation: 78 to 97 months’ incarceration. Sentence obtained: downward variance to 24 months’ incarceration.
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.
