Case Results

Criminal Defense Attorney in New Jersey Obtains Not Guilty Verdict on Drug Purchase and Probation for Use

A criminal defense attorney in New Jersey is often needed when a defendant faces both drug purchase and drug use allegations, particularly in cases where the prosecution lacks independent corroboration. In New York and New Jersey, drug purchase requires clear proof of an actual transaction, while drug use may be established through statements, circumstantial evidence, and timeline analysis.In this matter, the client had a prior methamphetamine record, yet the defense successfully separated the legal elements of “purchase” and “use,” demonstrated the absence of transaction evidence, and presented meaningful mitigation based on family responsibilities and rehabilitation efforts.As a result, the court found the client not guilty of the alleged drug purchase due to insufficient proof and imposed probation for the drug use conduct after reviewing substantial mitigating materials.

Criminal Defense Firm in New York | Defense of a Client Wrongfully Accused of Filing a False Police Report

A criminal defense firm in New York is frequently asked to intervene when a sexual assault victim unexpectedly becomes the target of retaliatory accusations, especially in cases where the original assailant seeks to weaponize New York Penal Law provisions on false reporting. Under NY Penal Law §§240.50-240.60, filing a false report is a misdemeanor or felony depending on the degree, and a conviction can produce permanent criminal records, immigration risks, employment barriers, and severe reputational harm.In this matter, the criminal defense firm represented a woman who initially reported a sexual assault to the NYPD. When prosecutors later declined to pursue charges against the male suspect due to evidentiary limitations, the suspect retaliated by filing a complaint alleging that she knowingly submitted a false report.Through structured evidence analysis, trauma-informed investigation, and the presentation of legally admissible corroboration regarding the complainant’s lack of fraudulent intent, the criminal defense firm secured a full acquittal, preventing the client from being wrongfully criminalized for seeking help.

Criminal Defense Attorney Brooklyn | Defense of a National Charged With Assault Using a Dangerous Instrument

A criminal defense attorney in Brooklyn is often required when a client faces felony level assault allegations under New York Penal Law, especially when the case involves a dangerous instrument and the potential for state prison exposure. In New York, “Assault in the Second Degree” (NY Penal Law §120.05) is commonly charged when a person intentionally causes physical injury to another using a dangerous instrument such as a knife, a plate, or any object capable of causing serious physical harm. Conviction can lead to mandatory incarceration for non citizens, immigration consequences including removal, and long term criminal record exposure.In this matter, a criminal defense attorney in Brooklyn represented a national accused of throwing a ceramic plate at an acquaintance during a gambling dispute and subsequently cutting the complainant’s wrist with a concealed kitchen knife. Despite the seriousness of the allegations, targeted mitigation, structured negotiation, and evidence driven advocacy resulted in a probationary sentence with no jail time, allowing the client to avoid immigration detention and long term imprisonment.

DUI Attorney New York | Second Offense DWI During License Suspension, Suspended Sentence

A DUI attorney in New York is often required when a driver with a prior alcohol related conviction faces a new DWI allegation while the license is suspended or revoked. Under New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL), operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or more or while showing signs of impairment can lead to misdemeanor or felony level charges depending on prior history. When a prior DWI or DUI related suspension is involved, prosecutors frequently pursue enhanced penalties, including county jail, lengthy probation, ignition interlock mandates, and multi year license revocations.In this case, a DUI attorney in New York represented a client accused of driving while intoxicated for the second time within ten years, during a period when the client’s license was already suspended due to a prior alcohol related offense.