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  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. A.F.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Police officer indicted on Felony Assault, Falsifying business records and Offering a false instrument for filing for on-duty incident; facing 14 years’ incarceration. Found Not Guilty of all charges after bench trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. V.L.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Police officer indicted on Felony Assault charges for on-duty incident; facing seven years’ incarceration. Found Not Guilty of all charges after bench trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. C.E.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Videographer indicted on Arson in the Second Degree and Criminal Mischief; facing 25 years’ incarceration. Found Not Guilty of all charges after jury trial.

  • STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. ANATOLY ROUNTSEV

    Indictment by New Jersey Attorney General charging 400 fraudulent claims submitted to Medicaid Program; facing five to 10 years’ incarceration for Second Degree offense. Negotiated three-year prison term with right to argue for early release under ISP Program. Obtained release at ISP Hearing after client served three months of his sentence.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. S.B.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Warehouse manager indicted on multiple counts of Scheme to Defraud and Grand Larceny; facing 15 years’ incarceration. Found Not Guilty of all charges after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. M.M.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Pharmacy worker indicted on Murder, Manslaughter and Criminal Possession of a Weapon; facing 25 years to life incarceration. Found Not Guilty of all charges after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. J.R.

    Supreme Court, New York County, New York: Navy veteran indicted on Murder, Manslaughter, Vehicular Manslaughter, Criminal Negligent Homicide, Vehicular Assault and DWI; facing 25 years to life incarceration. Found Not Guilty of all charges after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. AHMETOVIC

    Supreme Court, Kings County, New York: Charged in a 13-count Rape indictment; facing five to 25 years’ incarceration. Following a 10-day jury trial, defendant acquitted of all charges.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. J.P.

    Nassau First District Court, New York: Doctor charged with Sex Abuse and Sexual Misconduct of patient during an examination. Found Not Guilty of all charges after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. V.P.

    Suffolk County Court, New York: Politician under Grand Jury investigation for Defrauding the Government, Offering False Instrument for Filing and Official Misconduct. Negotiations resulted in no charges brought.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. TINEO

    Supreme Court, Kings County, New York: Indicted for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree; facing 3½ to 15 years’ incarceration. Following a two-week jury trial, defendant acquitted of all charges.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. M.S.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Vice President of placement agency indicted on multiple counts of Scheme to Defraud and Grand Larceny; facing 28 years’ incarceration. Shortly before trial, case resolved with reduced plea to Disorderly Conduct, which is a violation, not a crime.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. J.D.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Delivery man charged with Burglary, Grand Larceny and Criminal Trespass. Found Not Guilty of all charges after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. TORRES

    Supreme Court, Queens County, New York: Indicted for Murder upon defendant’s written confession, discovery of telephone records and other physical and circumstantial evidence; facing 25 years to life incarceration. Charges dismissed just prior to jury selection following our investigation, retention of false confession expert and crime scene and DNA analysis.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. E.V.

    Supreme Court, Queens County, New York: Construction worker indicted on Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Found Not Guilty of all charges after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. ROMANO

    New York State Supreme Court, New York: 73-count indictment on charges of Martin Act violations (securities fraud), Tax Fraud and related offenses including alleged $11 million fraud. People’s initial recommendation: 6 to 18 years’ incarceration; sentence: 1 ½ to 4 ½ years. article1 | article2

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. B.N.

    Attorney charged with Unauthorized Use of Firearm, Reckless Endangerment facing upgraded charges to Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault 1 potentially facing 25 years. Case resolved with reduced plea to Disorderly Conduct, which is a violation, not a crime.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. C.B.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Mechanic charged with Attempted Murder, Assault in the First Degree, Reckless Endangerment and Criminal Possession of a Weapon; facing 25 years’ incarceration. Found Not Guilty of all charges after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. FLORES

    Supreme Court, New York County, New York: Indicted for Murder in the Second Degree; facing 25 years to life incarceration. Murder charges dismissed on eve of trial; pled guilty to Endangering the Welfare of a Child (misdemeanor). Sentence: time-served (one year).

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. I.R.

    Suffolk County Court, New York: Dentist indicted on Insurance Fraud, Grand Larceny and Offering False Instrument for Filing; facing 21 years’ incarceration Case resolved shortly before trial with reduced plea to Disorderly Conduct, which is a violation, not a crime.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. F.K.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Pension Manager indicted on multiple counts of Receiving a Reward for Official Misconduct, Official Misconduct, Tax Fraud, Offering a False Instrument for Filing and Petit Larceny; facing 35 years’ incarceration. All charges dismissed.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. GUERRA

    Supreme Court, New York County, New York: Indicted for Murder; facing 25 years to life incarceration. Case dismissed on eve of trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. E.C.

    Suffolk County Court, New York: Computer technician indicted on two counts of Murder; facing 25 years to life incarceration. Found Not Guilty on both charges after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. SANCHEZ-MARTINO

    Supreme Court, Bronx County, New York: Indicted for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree; facing 25 years to life incarceration. People’s recommendation: 18 years’ incarceration; sentence: eight years.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. P.K.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Judge indicted on Assault in the First Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon; facing 25 years’ incarceration. Plea deal was Not Responsible By Reason of Mental Defect; court found client non-violent. Sentence imposed: a fine.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. K.H.

    Criminal Court, New York County, New York: Charged with Rape in the First Degree allegedly committed at Manhattan Standard Hotel; facing five to 25 years’ incarceration. Dismissal of charges following defense investigation. article

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. M.B.

    Supreme Court, Queens County, New York: Store manager indicted on DWI Manslaughter, Vehicular Manslaughter and DWI; facing 15 years’ incarceration. Plea deal resulted with client serving four months and five years’ probation.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. JOHN DOE

    Supreme Court, New York County, New York: Indicted for Gang Assault in the First Degree and Assault in the Second Degree. Dismissal after motions and hearings for violation of defendant’s right to a speedy trial pursuant to CPL § 30.30.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. M.C.

    Nassau County First District Court, New York: Businessman charged with DWI and DWAI. Found Not Guilty of all charges after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. JOHN DOE

    Supreme Court, New York County, New York: Indicted for Burglary in the Second Degree; facing 3½ to 15 years’ incarceration. Clayton motion submitted requesting dismissal of indictment in the interest of justice; motion granted and charges dismissed.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. J.K.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Stockbroker indicted for Vehicular Assault on a police officer; facing seven years’ incarceration. In the middle of the jury trial the felony was dismissed. Client pled guilty to a misdemeanor, 30 days in jail and probation.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. VASQUEZ

    Supreme Court, New York County, New York: Indicted for Rape in the First Degree and Burglary in the First Degree with a Gun; facing five to 25 years’ incarceration. Dismissal of indictment after DNA analysis revealed alternative perpetrator and exculpated defendant; case sealed and defendant released after a year in custody.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. M.D.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Business owner indicted on Arson in the Second Degree; facing 25 years’ incarceration. Found Not Guilty after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. JOHN DOE

    Nassau County First District Court, New York: Investigation into cellular telephone counterfeit trafficking ring conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Nassau County Police Department. Criminal and forfeiture cases initiated; seizure of $47 million. Negotiated plea to an A misdemeanor with repleader to Disorderly Conduct, return of $15 million and non-prosecution agreement of Money Laundering, Income Tax Evasion, Tax Fraud and Commercial Bribery related offenses.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. J.H.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Alleged organized crime figure charged with Enterprise Corruption and Promoting Gambling; facing 25 years’ incarceration. Plea deal to a misdemeanor with a fine.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. R.D.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Client charged with Murder, four counts of Attempted Murder and Criminal Possession of a Weapon; facing 125 years to life incarceration. All charges dismissed, client pled to weapon and served 40 days.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. G.D.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Auto body shop owner indicted on multiple counts of Insurance Fraud and Grand Larceny; facing 21 years’ incarceration. All felonies dismissed. Plea deal to a misdemeanor with a fine.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. SYQUIA

    Criminal Court, Kings County, New York: Charged with Failure to File Personal Income Tax Returns from 2005-2011, Criminal Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion. Prevented indictment; negotiated global settlement with District Attorney’s Office, Internal Revenue Service and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Defendant to make restitution in installment payments in exchange for dismissal of criminal charges.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. G.Z.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Teacher charged with Rape in the Third Degree of a student. Pled guilty with previous attorney. Successfully vacated plea and case restored to calendar. All charges ultimately dismissed.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. C.P.

    Nassau County Court, New York: College student indicted on Criminal Possession of a Weapon; facing 15 years’ incarceration. Found Not Guilty after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. F.V.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Doctor under grand jury investigation for Evasion of Taxes and Tax Fraud. No charges brought.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. VARGAS

    Criminal Court, Westchester County, New York: Charged by Information with multiple counts of Grand Larceny. Obtained Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal before opening statements and after defense disclosed aspects of its investigation into complainant’s hidden criminal conduct.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. J.L.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Police officer charged with Sodomy; facing 25 years’ incarceration. All charges dismissed, case resolved with reduced plea to Disorderly Conduct, which is a violation, not a crime.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. J.B.

    Suffolk County Court, New York: Client indicted for DWI Manslaughter, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Assault in the First Degree in three separate cases; facing 43 years’ incarceration. Plea deal to 22 months’ time-served.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. S.F.

    Attorney charged with Assault and Reckless Endangerment. Charges dismissed.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. A.M.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Certified Public Accountant indicted on multiple counts of Obstruction of Justice, Offering a False Instrument for Filing, Scheme to Defraud and Tampering with Evidence; facing 21 years’ incarceration. Shortly before trial, plea deal resulted in client serving 80 days and five years’ probation.

  • KIM v. STATE STREET CORP.

    Supreme Court, Queens County, New York (represented Plaintiff): Following a jury trial, $1,922,215.00 verdict for construction worker who fell from a six-foot ladder and sustained tears to his knee and shoulder, and herniated discs to his neck and back.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. R.B.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Detective charged with Scheme to Defraud and Grand Larceny; facing 28 years’ incarceration. Pled to a misdemeanor and a fine.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. Y.C.

    Nassau County Court, New York: CEO of a major corporation charged with Burglary; facing 15 years’ incarceration. All charges dismissed.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. J.K.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Truck driver charged with Criminal Negligent Homicide for a vehicular accident causing the death of a police officer; facing four years’ incarceration. Homicide charge dismissed, client pled guilty to Reckless Driving and sentenced to a fine.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. C.B.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Client indicted on Murder and Robbery; facing 25 years to life incarceration. Following motion practice and a pre-trial hearing, indictment was dismissed.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. J.N.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Police officer charged with Assault in the Second Degree; facing seven years’ incarceration. Case dismissed by Grand Jury.

  • TEMPERINO v. DRA, INC., ET AL.

    Supreme County, Kings County, New York (represented Corporation): Following a jury trial, corporation found not liable for any of the claims supporting a multi-million dollar demand.article

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. J.M.

    Nassau County First District Court, New York: Police sergeant charged with Menacing. Case dismissed.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. T.M.

    Suffolk County Court, New York: Taxi cab driver charged with Assault in the Second Degree and Resisting Arrest following an altercation with a police officer; facing seven years’ incarceration. All charges dismissed and the police officer was ultimately fired.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. P.D.

    Nassau County Court, New York: School Principal charged with Felony Drug Possession; facing seven years’ incarceration. All charges dismissed.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. J.D.

    Nassau County First District Court, New York: Construction worker charged with DWI and DWAI. Found Not Guilty on both counts after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. A.P.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Mechanic charged with Robbery in the First Degree and Robbery in the Second Degree; facing 25 years’ incarceration. Found Not Guilty after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. J.K.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Client indicted for Robbery in the First Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon; facing 25 years’ incarceration. Found Not Guilty of all charges after bench trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. L.J.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Client indicted for Attempted Robbery in the First Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon; facing 15 years’ incarceration. Found Not Guilty on all charges after jury trial.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. P.R.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Police officer indicted on Bribery, Grand Larceny and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument. Indictment dismissed. Case re-indicted; facing seven years’ incarceration. Shortly before trial, plea deal resulted in dismissal of all felonies. Client pled guilty to B Misdemeanor and was sentenced to a fine.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. M.G.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Client charged with Manslaughter for boating fatality; facing 15 years’ incarceration. Case dismissed by Grand Jury.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. M.O.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Entrepreneur main target in state and federal investigation into insurance fraud ring. 11 people indicted. Client never charged.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. M.T.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Teacher indicted for Murder; facing 25 years to life incarceration. Plea deal shortly before trial. Client to serve 12 ½ years.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. F.B.

    Nassau County Court, New York: College student indicted for Robbery; facing 25 years’ incarceration. All charges dismissed.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. J.B.

    Nassau County Court, New York: Client indicted for Murder; facing 25 years to life incarceration. Plea deal to Manslaughter. Client served 8 ½ years.

  • PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. K.J.

    Nassau County Court, New York: College student charged in two separate indictments with Murder, Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault in the First Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon; facing 50 years to life incarceration. Plea deal to Criminal Possession of a Weapon shortly before trial. Client to serve 6 years.