New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

It happens all too often. A parent, who does not have custody of their child, takes the child away from the other parent in hopes of keeping the child. Clark Rockefeller, who’s real name is Christian Karl Gerhartreiter, was convicted of kidnapping his 7 year old daughter. Gerhartreiter has supervised visitation rights and was visiting with his daughter in July. Reports claim Gerhartreiter snatched his daughter the day of his visit and left with her in an SUV. The driver drove away with the child’s social worker still holding the door. Baltimore police found Gerhartreiter and his daughter six days later in a new house that he had bought for the two of them. The child was not harmed and was released back into her mother’s custody. Gerhartreiter’s lawyers claimed the man was delusional. Trying to claim insanity, the lawyers projected a picture of man who was so delusional; he thought he was having telepathic conversations with his daughter who was asking him to save her from his ex wife. The jury did not believe it. They believed he planned the kidnapping; especially since he had even hired a driver for the SUV that he kidnapped his daughter in. Gerhartreiter was criminally convicted of kidnapping and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. He now faces 4 to 5 years in a state prison.

If you have trouble with the law because of a crime of which you've been accused, consulting a NY Criminal Lawyer is a must. Not hiring a New York Criminal Attorney can leave at the mercy of the courts.

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NYC transit Authority is rushing to upgrade their Metro Card vending machines so scammers will not be able to get over on them. There are over 1,600 vending machines in subway stations alone. These machines take in more than $100 million dollars in cash a month, and almost 5% of that cash is counterfeit. That would be a total loss of $60 million a year if these machines were not replaced. The new machines will cost $3.3 million, a small price compared to the millions that can be lost. New York City Transit Authority has good reason to worry; the machine will give $6 change per transaction when buying a metro card. And buying at a vending machine is more convenient for criminals because there are no witnesses to report the fraudulent transaction. If you are being charged with a criminal offense, you need an aggressive New York Criminal Defense Lawyer to help you defend yourself and protect your legal rights. Our New York Criminal Defense Lawyers at Stephen Bilkis & Associates are knowledgeable in criminal defense strategies.

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State Senator Hiram Monserrate, accused of beating up his
girlfriend and allegedly slashing her with a broken piece of glass in a fight in his apartment on December 19th during a fit of jealousy, was indicted on March 23rd on three counts of felony assault and three counts of misdemeanor assaults.
His girlfriend, Karla Giraldo, needed twenty stitches just above one of her eyes.

Though she first told hospital officials that Senator
Monserrate hit her; Ms. Giraldo later said that it was an accident.

Criminal Attorneys for Senator Monserrat want the video
tossed, saying that prosecutors "spliced" the hours-long surveillance tape footage into a six and a half minute tape, and can thus be very misleading. A demand has been filed in Court by Criminal Lawyers for the Senator to obtain the entire unedited tape.

If you or someone you know has been accused of a crime or has been indicted on charges of assault, you will need a smart and sharp NY Criminal Lawyer to represent you. Your case, like the Senator's, can be riddled with problems involving jurors, police tactics, or the handling of evidence. A New York Criminal Attorney can guide you through this maze.

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Calvin Butts was stabbed to death in a fight outside a diner. This followed a night of drinking and partying in the Hamptons as the sun was coming up the next morning. Medics tried to revive Butts but were unsuccessful. Butts & Co. had been out all night at a dance club called The White House.

People outside the diner tried to intercept the attackers but were unable to stop them as the took off in a car. The reason for the stabbing is not known and no one has been arrested as yet.

If a anyone you know is charged with a crime and headed to a trial, hiring a New York Criminal Lawyer is a must for you. You need a New York Criminal Attorney to protect your rights.

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Kiefer Sutherland, the star of Fox’s “24” has been accused of assaulting Jack McCollough, the co-founder of the fashion label Proenza Schouler. Police sources say that Sutherland surrendered at the First Precinct and will be given a desk appearance ticket for head-butting the designer at a Soho soiree.
The incident happened at Submercer nightclub, which was hosting an after-party for the Costume Institute gala held earlier at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Around 2 a.m. an argument between the two began, leaving McCollough with a minor cut, which he reported to the police. Sources say that the argument began after the designer accidentally bumped into actress Brooke Shields.
A representative for Jack McCollough told People Magazine, “All we can say at this point is that he was the victim of a vicious, violent, unprovoked assault and that the matter is in the hands of the authorities”. Last year Sutherland served 48 days in a Glendale, California jail for drunken driving.
Sutherland would be wise to reach out to a New York Criminal Lawyer. Not consulting with a NY Criminal Defense Attorney could lead to jail time for a defendant.

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The case against Lawrence B. Salander is underway. Prosecutors portrayed him as a master manipulator who operated out of a lavish gallery but cheated art collectors and artists of more than $88 million. Salander was arrested on Thursday with a 100-count indictment accusing him of grand larceny, falsifying business records, scheming to defraud investors, forging documents and perjury.

Sometimes he even sold the same painting to more than one buyer. Manhattan District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau said at a news conference: "Why sell it once when you can sell it three times?" One official said that the authorities believed Salander's take actually exceeded $100 million.

Salander allegedly used the money to finance an extravagant lifestyle as he tried to corner the market in Renaissance art at the Salander-O'Reilly Galleries on East 71st Street. The arrest came 17 months after the gallery was shut down and 16 months after Salander filed for bankruptcy.

To have a chance of avoiding conviction he needs a New York Criminal Attorney. Without a NY Criminal Lawyer he could face up to 25 years in prison on each of 13 counts of first-degree grand larceny and up to 15 years on each of 10 counts of second-degree grand larceny with additional time for other charges.

Salander was arrested at his multi-million dollar home in upstate Millbrook and was arraigned before Justice Michael J. Obus in State Supreme Court in Manhattan on Thursday. He was held in $1 million bail and will be forbidden to leave New York State. He is said to be pleading not guilty to the charges

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Saturday afternoon, 17 year-old Phillip Levy left his Wantagh, L.I. home to go joy riding with a few friends, but never returned. Levy was shot and killed in a Brooklyn apartment by a drunken ex-con showing off his handgun.

The teens were drinking while driving around Brooklyn, when they decided to visit 33-year-old Scott Bruno in his Bensonhurst apartment. Police believe that Bruno had been drinking all day and started playing around with his gun. He was showing off to the three teenagers, by shooting his 9-mm handgun into the walls, when he accidentally shot Phillip in the head, killing him instantly.

If you or a family member are in this or a similar situation, retaining a New York Criminal Lawyer is very important. Not having a NY Criminal Attorney could result in much greater hardship for you. Knowing your rights and having someone to protect them can keep you from harsh punishment.

Investigators are still unsure of how the teens knew Bruno, but have suspicion that he was a drug dealer. Bruno was arrested in 2006 for drunken driving.

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A task force of New York's Finest arrested 34 members of a Dominican drug gang, the Trinitarios that had been wreaking havoc recently in Washington Heights. The US attorney's office has handed down additional indictments to seven others who are still at large. The leaders have been indicted for assault, conspiracy, and homicide among other charges. It has been documented that there are over 250 members of the gang. Unquestionably these include dozens of young people who were serving the gang as drug couriers or low-level distributors simply looking to someday rise to a more prominent position in the hierarchy. These are the ones who need a good New York Criminal Attorney. A NY Criminal Lawyer can help get these peripheral players reduced punishment for what may only be petty crimes, rather than having them charged similarly to the major members of the gang.

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A wealthy Upper East Side woman was accused of scamming $80 million, and she needs a NY Criminal Attorney for more reasons than one.

The mother of three children, Dina Wein-Reis allegedly duped a number of Fortune 500 firms by getting them to give her vast discounts on their consumer products on the premise that she would be donating them to charity. She allegedly sold the merchandise for prolific profits instead.

She needs a great New York Criminal Lawyer to help her since her arrest last October. In addition to the criminal charges against her, hundreds of personal items were confiscated, including 27 bank accounts, artworks, furniture and jewelry.

An expert New York Criminal Attorney can help her to file court papers in the struggle to get her belongings back as she claims that they were improperly seized.

Ms. Wein-Reis was accustomed to a lavish life-style with a $30 million mansion on Riverside Drive which she furnished with an estimated $35 million art collection of paintings and sculptures, and with furniture in the style of the Louis XVI period. She is crying that she cannot live without her treasures, including her wedding and engagement rings as well as jewelry collections from Tiffany, Cartier and Chopard.

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A Correction Officer has sat alone in the Westchester county Jail in NY, having been charged with conspiracy and assault in the alleged beating of an inmate in August of last year. She is one of three others have been accused of having a secret fight club called "The Program." They are also being charged with many other violations. The alleged abuse came to light after the death of inmate Christopher Robinson last October.

Although she insists she had nothing to do with "The Program" and was likely a peripheral participant, Ms. Albright is charged with being in cahoots Officers Michael McKie and Khalid Nelson who masterminded the club. Albright is saying she's blamed only because she worked with McKie and Nelson. At the moment she is being held in the Westchester jail for her own protection in lieu of $50,000 bail.

Ms Albright and others in her situation in the New York Metropolitan area would be wise to reach out to a New York Criminal Lawyer. Not consulting with a NY Criminal Defense Attorney could lead to jail time for a defendant.

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Yao Zhou and Jack Zaiback pulled their cars onto the shoulder of Staten Island’s West Shore Expressway to settle a dispute that may have begun on the highway. Highway Patrolman Gerald Sheehan’s car-mounted camera spotted the two men rolling on the ground. Sheehan separated them, seizing a sushi knife from Zhou in the process. Zhou was accused of slashing Zaiback across his face, head and body, resulting in Zaiback receiving approximately 100 stitches. Zaiback retaliated with his fists, opening a cut over Zhou’s eye. It is not known whether of not Zhou had an attorney but it is clear that he is in need of a NY Criminal Lawyer.

Both men were taken to Richmond County Criminal Court where they each pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault charges. Zhou’s bail was set at $20,000 while a judge released Zaiback with no bail set.

It is imperative if you or anyone close to you find yourself in a situation similar to this to hire a competent New York Criminal Lawyer well versed in the criminal laws of the New York City and Long Island.

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Warren G got arrested for possession of marijuana in Hollywood. It was reported that he had enough marijuana on him to get everyone on Sunset Boulevard high.

Warren Griffin III, is his real name and he and another fellow named Ryan Butler were stopped when they sped through a red light early in the morning. Butler was at the wheel and the police found the drugs after searching the car. The two were charged with possession of narcotics with the intention of selling the grassll!

Warren and Butler were released when they posted $20,000 in bail. They were let loose around 9 AM in the morning.

If you or a loved one has trouble with the law and is facing criminal charges, get a NY Criminal Lawyer to defend you. A New York Criminal Attorney move can help keep you out of jail.

Warren's reps have not gotten back to anyone regarding the arrest.

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Diddy's expensive, $400,000, car got plowed into by a drunk driver in New York, a few nights ago.

Charles Lorenzo was discovered completely inebriated and on his face when police arrived at the scene where a number of cars were run into by the fool who wound up being charged with DWI last Friday. Diddy was partying at a local club when the smash up occurred out side the place.

There was no information to be had as far as whether or not Diddy will sue or just let his insurance company take over.
If you or a loved one has trouble with the law and is facing criminal charges, get a NY Criminal Lawyer to defend you. A New York Criminal Attorney can help you to avoid jail time. Not hiring a lawyer will increase your chances of winding up in jail.

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Two individuals, a woman and a man, have been charged by London Police with procuring drugs for singer Amy Winehouse.

The two have been charged with supplying the artist with both cocaine and ecstasy. John Blagrove and Cara Burton are the names that have been released by the authorities. They have been released on bail.

Police became suspicious when footage of Winehouse smoking "crack" appeared and photos from the footage were published in The Sun. According to Police, Winehouse will not face any charges.

If you or a loved one has trouble with the law and is facing criminal charges, get a New York Criminal Lawyer to defend you. Hiring a NY Criminal Lawyer can help you to avoid jail time.

This is not new ground for the singer whose art has been overshadowed by her troubles with drugs. "Rehab", is the title of her hit CD.

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Britney Spears ran her car over a photographer's foot after the paparazzo refused to get out of the way in an LA parking lot.

Brit was spotted at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills and surrounded by photogs as she made her way into the parking lot. The paps wouldn't move, despite several warnings and knowledge of how Britney drives her ride. Moments later a guy's foot was under her new wheels.

Britney is waiting to hear if she's been charged and if she is you can be sure she'll have legal representation.

If you or a loved one has trouble with the law and is facing criminal charges, get a NY Criminal Lawyer to defend you. A New York Criminal Attorney can help you to avoid jail time.

These days, it's every pap for himself as injuries are piling up. We wonder if they have a DL for photogs.

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A woman and her son who was ten years old were murdered by two teenagers. According to authorities, the woman was stabbed repeatedly and the boy was hit over the head with a television set.

The Minneapolis teens were charged as adults with first degree murder. The two were identified as Stafon Edward Thompson, 17, and Brian Lee Flowers, 16, both of Minneapolis.They were charged with the deaths of Katricia Daniels, and Robert Shepard. The teens can receive a sentence of life in prison and no parole available.

Thompson and Flowers flipped on one another blaming the killings on each other. It appears that the murders knew the woman, Daniels, through her other son who is fifteen and resides in Chicago.

If you or a loved one has trouble with the law and is facing criminal charges, get a New York Criminal Lawyer to defend you. Hiring a NY Criminal Attorney can help you to avoid jail time.

That move can help you to avoid jail time.Police recovered two knives and a golf club in the Daniels' house that they believe were used in the killings. They also found a knife in a garbage can in the alley.

Freeman said it appeared that Daniels had welcomed the teens into her home when they first arrived June 11.

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A Queens girl was stabbed and sent to her death in a dispute over a place in a line for a bus. The man who killed her was twice her age. She was 15 years old.

Keyanna Jones died in the hospital after taking a knife to the heart. The brawl involved at least ten people according to authorities.

Winston Alladin was charged with the crime but claims he acted in self defense as he tried to run away from the fighting. He is a security guard at Takashimaya in Manhattan. Prosecutors described a scene in which Alladin was being chased and then pulled the weapon and swung, hitting Keyanna.

Alladin's New York Criminal Attorney, Stephen Bilkis, maintained that there was most likely a racial element involved as his client is from Trinidad and most of the area where the incident occurred is African-American. Not hiring a NY Criminal Lawyer is putting yourself in jeopardy.

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The Boston Celtics celebrated their Championship but bunch of fans, 22 people, were taken into custody for disorderly conduct. Youths who were called "punks" by Mayor Thomas Menino broke windows after the game and were promised to face tough penalties.

If you or a member of your family is a similar situation, it is advisable to have a New York Criminal Attorney at your side. A New York Criminal Lawyer will be very helpful in advising you of your rights and making sure that your side of the case gets to be heard in the best light for you.

Cops heightened their security around the arena Tuesday night and early the nest day using video cameras at obvious places around the city to control the vandalism. Other celebrations surrounding wins by The Pats and Sox have been had deaths occur among revelers.

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A woman was charged with second-degree grand larceny. She was accused on February 5, 2009.

Fourty-five-year-old Yvette Miller, of 90 45th Street in Copiague, allegedly stole $100,000 from a North Amityville volunteer firefighters charity group. Then she allegedly spent a portion of the money at numerous casinos in Atlantic City. She also used the money to buy food and clothes for herself.

From 2005 to 2008, Miller was president and treasurer of North Amityville Volunteer Firemen’s Exempt and Benevolent Association. She took out the large amount of money on two debit cards from the association’s bank account and then wrote herself $100,000 worth of checks. Miller retrieved the money from ATM machines at places such as the Taj Mahal and the Show Boat casinos in Atlantic City.

Miller’s did not react to any messages left at her house and her lawyer could not be attained for remarks. William G. Ford, District Court Judge, arranged a $10,000 bail for Miller and set her next court day to be early next week. Miller vowed not guilty.

Yvette Miller is an African-American woman with dark-toned skin. She has brown eyes and dark hair with short bangs along her forehead.

The subject of the charges should hire a New York Criminal Lawyer. Although she has been charged with second-degree larceny, a good NY Criminal Attorney may be able to lessen the amount of bail and can defend your legal rights.

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