His criminal defense clearly did not work. Without a jury, he rolled the dice with a judge who didn’t buy it. Brady Green, the man convicted for stalking Tyra Banks in Manhattan Criminal Court, faced 90 days in jail, but ultimately kept his freedom. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office initially…
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NY Criminal Defense Firm Saland Law PC Legal Analysts for CBS Evening News Madoff Coverage
The New York white collar criminal defense firm of Saland Law PC has once again been sought out for our experience and knowledge as criminal defense attorneys and former Manhattan prosecutors. On Friday, April 24, 2009, the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric interviewed Elizabeth Crotty in reference to the…
Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person: NY Does Not Require an Intent to Injure
Recently, a Queens County Criminal Court Judge in People v. Gloria Johnson-Noble, 2008QN038495, denied a defendant’s motion to dismiss the criminal charge of Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person. Through her criminal defense attorney, the defendant, a certified nurses assistant, had argued that although the accusatory…
Tremendous Criminal Defense Victory: NY Gun Possession Dismissed – Client Receives ACD
When you are charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon for possessing a revolver, pistol, gun or other firearm, you need your NY criminal defense attorney to fight relentlessly for you. Sometimes that “fight” may be more creative than adversarial, but the best criminal defense lawyers must persevere on behalf…
Automobile Misuse and Theft: Criminal Defense to Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
You have just been arrested in New York City after driving in a car that is stolen. Maybe you “borrowed” it for a little too long and you didn’t return it. It could be that a friend gave you the keys and you thought it was his or you were…
Aggregating Grand Larceny and Your Criminal Defense: Adding Up Larcenies Amongst Multiple Victims
As a NY White Collar criminal defense attorney and a former Manhattan assistant district attorney, I have prosecuted or defended Grand Larcenies well into the millions of dollars. One issue that often reared and rears it’s head as a prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer was whether or not in a…
Attempted Criminal Diversion of a Prescription Medication: No Need to Prove Drug is a Prescription Drug?
NY criminal defense attorney’s know that prosecutors and judges take drug crimes very seriously even if the legislature recently relaxed the Rockefeller drug laws relating to narcotics. New York Criminal defense lawyers often have a daunting task before them when battling to defend their clients. In fact, a recent judicial…
GPS Tracking Devices and Motor Vehicles in NY: Is a Warrant Needed?
New York criminal defense attorneys are constantly dealing with law enforcement as they continue expanding their arsenal of tools to investigate and prosecute crimes. Whether it be for drug and narcotic sales or forgery and theft related offenses, law enforcement is utilizing these growing number of tools. One example of…
Harassment in the Second Degree: Not Quite an Assault and Definitely Not a Crime in NY
Any NY criminal defense attorney who has “been around the block” even just one time should be able to advise you that one of the key components to Assault in the 3rd Degree, unlike Harassment in the Second Degree, is that you inflict or cause a physical injury to another…
NY Judge Finds Charges of Attempted Tampering with Physical Evidence, Marihuana (Marijuana) Possession and Obstruction of Governmental Administration Sufficient
As I often note, NY criminal defense attorneys must always be aware of decisions by courts where they routinely practice. Without definitive guidance by a higher court, decisions on similar matters can be inconsistent within the same courthouse. This is appears to be the case, in part, in the recent…