Case Results

Car accident settlement agreement — fatal pedestrian collision

This case study examines how a Washington D.C. accident attorney successfully secured a favorable settlement following a fatal pedestrian collision. The matter involved complex questions of driver negligence, evidentiary reconstruction, and valuation of wrongful death damages. Because the accident occurred in a crosswalk and involved a vulnerable road user, developing a persuasive liability theory was central to the Car accident settlement agreement strategy.

BAC level: Navigating DUI Case with Mitigating Circumstances

A driver’s BAC level often becomes the central factor in a New York DUI case, shaping both the charges and the potential sentencing outcomes. New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Law establishes strict liability for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, and courts tend to impose enhanced penalties when an accident and injury occur. Yet even in challenging circumstances, a carefully structured defense can present mitigating factors that significantly influence the final sentence.The analysis below reflects New York law and practical defense strategies used when dealing with elevated BAC level allegations.

Attempted Fraud New York Forged Document Acquittal

Allegations involving forged documents and attempted fraud in New York often trigger intensive investigative steps because prosecutors rely heavily on documentary evidence when determining intent, authenticity, and the existence of a fraudulent scheme. When a dispute over financial settlements escalates into accusations of forgery, law enforcement typically conducts a detailed review of handwriting samples, notarized signatures, digital document properties, and corroborating circumstances. In this attempted fraud case, a New York criminal defense attorney successfully demonstrated that the contested documents were authentic, that the client acted within a legitimate financial claim, and that no fraudulent intent existed under New York Penal Law. Through a structured defense based on NYPL §170 (Forgery), §175 (Falsifying Business Records), and attempted fraud principles under §110.00, the attorney secured a full acquittal on all charges. This case study outlines how proper evidentiary development, forensic review, and contextual reconstruction can dismantle allegations that initially appear document-driven and prosecution ready.

DUI Attorney in Brooklyn NY | First Time DUI Non Prosecution

A DUI investigation in New York can escalate rapidly because state and city law enforcement treat impaired driving allegations as high risk public safety offenses. Even without a motor vehicle accident, a driver who operates a vehicle while allegedly intoxicated may face charges under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL §1192), exposure to criminal penalties, administrative sanctions, license suspension, and permanent criminal record consequences. This case explains how a DUI attorney in Brooklyn NY reconstructed the incident, identified statutory weaknesses in the initial police assessment, demonstrated substantial mitigation, and ultimately secured a full non prosecution determination for a client who had been investigated for first time DWI. Through structured legal intervention, early submission of evidentiary materials, and proactive rehabilitation measures, the defense successfully prevented the matter from becoming a formal criminal case, thereby preserving the client’s driving privileges and future opportunities.