Case Results

Traffic Accident Defense in New York Defense Fatal Collision

A serious traffic accident involving a fatality can lead to some of the harshest criminal charges under New York law, including Criminally Negligent Homicide or even Vehicular Manslaughter. When facing these allegations, defendants must navigate complex legal standards, forensic analysis, and aggressive prosecution. In this case study, our defense team at SJKP represented a driver who was charged after a nighttime traffic accident resulted in a pedestrian fatality. Through strategic investigation, expert consultation, and targeted litigation, our attorneys successfully secured a not-guilty verdict and protected the client from a life-altering conviction.

Car Accident Defense Leads to Favorable Outcome

The following case study explores how a New York defense attorney helped a client accused of causing a car accident navigate the investigation phase and ultimately secure a favorable resolution at the prosecutorial level.This real world scenario highlights how a car accident can result in criminal scrutiny, especially when law enforcement alleges negligence, failure to use due care, or violation of traffic control devices under the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law.It also demonstrates how strategic legal arguments, evidence review, and negotiation can significantly influence the direction of a case before formal charges are filed.

Construction Contract Dispute Termination Owner Remedies

A Washington, D.C.–based real estate development company entered into a construction contract with a local builder for the erection of a five-story commercial building. The owner(client) initially relied on the contractor’s building elevation plans and paid a substantial deposit intended for material procurement. However, the contractor repeatedly delayed construction, demanded additional funds, and delivered substandard and incomplete work.

Subway Groping Case | Resulting in a Diversion Based Non Prosecution

Subway groping allegations in Washington D.C. are treated as serious criminal matters because they fall under the District’s prohibitions on lewd or indecent conduct in public transit environments. Prosecutors not only consider the conduct itself but also the risks it poses to public safety in crowded transportation settings. In this case, defense counsel navigated the investigation, mitigated the client’s culpability exposure, and ultimately secured a diversion based non prosecution conditioned on behavioral education rather than a formal criminal filing.