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 CrimesThe 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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Discuss your criminal defense needs with our team today. The right attorney is necessary to achieve the best possible results for you.
Our Blog
How bank investigations work
Transaction fraud is a huge headache for people in the New York City metro area. It can be frustrating to wait while the bank conducts their investigation. It's not a process that's very transparent for consumers. Fraud is complex, and banks have very specific ways of...
When do you need a motion in limine?
All defendants in a court case are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. In your case, there may be certain facts that could unfairly prejudice you in front of a jury if they were to be revealed at trial. For this reason, the law and its procedures has given you a...
DECISIONS OF THE WEEK ENDED FEBRUARY 6, 2021
Another quiet week in the Circuit. The summary order in United States v. Rosario is a good example of how a criminal defendant can win a case on appeal and still get no relief. CA2 had previously vacated defendant’s § 924(c) brandishing conviction after the Supreme...
“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
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.
