New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

Jason Page, 34, was convicted in June of kidnapping and assaulting his then-girlfriend Denetria Council. Yesterday he was sentenced at Brooklyn Supreme Court; 330 Jay Street, Brooklyn NY 11201; to 25 years in prison for his crimes. The Brooklyn District Attorney told the court how Page duct taped his girlfriend to a baby crib and whipped her with an extension cord. He burned her feet with a cigarette lighter and slapped her around. He kept her hostage for two weeks in their Bushwick, NY apartment. His reasoning was that she deserved it because he thought she was cheating on him. Council now has permanent scars on her arms from the assault. After hearing his sentence, Page started screaming profanities at everyone, including the Brooklyn District Attorney, his own kidnapping defense lawyer and the court clerks.
If you or someone you know is facing a kidnapping charge you need an experienced New York Defense Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping the residents of Brooklyn defend themselves against the District Attorney for more than a decade. We have knowledgeable, experienced NY Defense Attorneys ready to help you and offer a free consultation to speak to them at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Our offices are conveniently located in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Nassau County and Suffolk County. Call us today to take advantage of this free opportunity and speak to a kidnapping defense lawyer about your case.

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In Elmont, New York, a 15 year old boy invited 3 friends, ages 12-14 years old, to his uncle’s house. The fifteen year old had found a hand gun that his uncle owned and showed it to the group. They all passed the gun around to look at it, when a 14 year old in the group accidentally fired it into the leg of his 15 year old friend. Reports indicate that the gun had not been loaded at first, but the magazine was found and placed it in the weapon. Reports also do not say whether the uncle was home at the time of the shooting. Nassau County Police were called in. Paramedics took the injured boy was taken to Nassau University Medical Center, located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554. Luckily the bullet went into his thigh and he was not seriously injured. Nassau County Police from the Fifth Precinct investigated the incident and found the handgun and bullet in the house. They also found another gun, an AK-47, in the uncle’s automobile. The 14 year old was charged with reckless endangerment. Due to his age, his name will not be released and he will be seen in Nassau Family Court; located at 1200 Old Country Road. Westbury, New York 11590.
If a juvenile in your family has been charged with a crime, you will need an aggressive New York Defense Lawyer to ensure that the child’s rights are protected. The law firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping families in New York defend their juvenile loved ones for more than a decade. We handle all misdemeanor and feloniy cases, and offer a free consultation to speak to a NY Defense Lawyer from our firm at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Our offices are convienently located in Nassau County, Suffolk Coutny, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and in Queens. Call us today to speak to a New York Juvenile Defense Lawyer and discuss your best legal options.

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An angry Hempstead, NY woman set out to get her revenge on her ex-boyfriend by setting his car on fire. Asia Frasier, a 19 year old woman who resides at Alabama Ave. in Hempstead, went to the house of her ex-boyfriend early one morning and proceeded to set fire to his Ford Taurus automobile. The fire completely totaled the car and damaged the house on Lincoln Avenue, which is also in Hempstead, NY. The ex- boyfriend of Frasier and family members were inside the house while the fire blazed. Luckily no one was hurt. The Hempstead Fire Department; located at 75 Clinton St. Hempstead, NY 11550; responded quickly to the fire. Hempstead Police Department; located at 99 Nichols Ct. Hempstead, NY 11550; arrested the woman. She has been charged with third and fourth degree arson and will be arraigned at Nassau First District Court; located at 99 Main Street in Hempstead NY 11550.
If you or a loved one has been charged with arson, you need an aggressive New York Criminal Attorney to help defend your case and protect your legal rights. The law firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has aggressive New York Criminal Lawyers ready to help you with your case. We offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Our offices are conveniently located in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Call us to take advantage of this free opportunity

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Cameron Douglas, the 30 year old son of famed actor Michael Douglas, was arrested in NYC for drug possession and drug dealing. Douglas was staying at Hotel Gansevoort; a 4 star hotel in NYC located at 18 9th Avenue At 13th Street New York City NY 10014. New York City Police have said that Douglas was selling metametaphine out of the hotel. Reports do not state how long Douglas was staying at the Hotel Gansevoort, or if he was a regular client of the hotel. Douglas has a prior drug possession arrest from 2007 when he was arrested for cocaine possession in California. Police have not made public the exact charges or what the bail was set at.
If you or a loved one has been put under arrest for a drug possession charge, you will need an aggressive New York Criminal Defense Lawyer to handle your case. At Stephen Bilkis & Associates, our NY Criminal Lawyers are knowlegeable in drug possession defense strategies. We have offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Nassau County and Suffolk County. We offer a free consultation with a New york Drug Possession Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to take advantage of this free opportunity and speak to a New York Drug Possession Lawyer about your legal options.

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For months Joseph Sulker, a 26 year old resident of Ozone Park, Queens NY, believed he was exchanging emails and instant messages with a 14 year old girl. Sulker did not realize it was actually a detective from the NYPD vice enforcement unit. Sulker had arranged to meet the girl at a Wendy’s fast food restaurant in Queens. The exchanges between the two were all sexual; in one email he offered the girl money to perform sexual acts on him. He admitted to the crimes after getting caught. Sulker was charged with numerous misdemeanor and felony sex crimes including attempted rape of a person less than 18 years, attempted patronizing a prostitute and attempted criminal sex acts. He was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court at 125-01 Queens Blvd. Kew Gardens, NY 11415. He was released on $15,000.00 bail. If convicted, Sulker faces up to seven years in prison.
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Tom Sizemore, who had starred in the hit film Black Hawk Down, has been arrested for the second time in 3 months. The first time, police in Hollywood, California were responding to a possible domestic violence call in found Sizemore in the area. It turned out that he had an outstanding narcotic warrant and was arrested. A friend he was with was also arrested for possession of narcotics. This time, Sizemore has been arrested for domestic violence. Reports indicate Sizemore had an altercation with a woman and it turned violent. The alleged victim’s name has not been made public yet. Sizemore was also arrested in 2003 for domestic violence. He struck his then girlfriend, famed madam Heidi Fleiss. Sizemore was held on $20,000.00 bail.
IF you or someone you know is facing a domestic violence charge, you need a Long Island Criminal Attorney on your side to make sure your legal rights are protected. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping the residents of New York and Long Island with NY Criminal Lawyers for more than a decade. We have offices located in Nassau County and Suffolk County. We also have offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens. Call 1-800-NYNY-LAW to have a free consultation to speak with a high quality New York Domestic Violence Lawyer from our firm

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Oyinda Ojofeitimi, a 67 year old registered nurse, attacked her husband of 20 years after finding out that he had been cheating on her. Emmanuel Ojofeitimi, also a 67 year old registered nurse, had been sleeping in their home on Milburn Street in Springfield Gardens, NY when his wife assaulted him. She used scalding water to assault the sleeping victim; pouring it over his groin as punishment. She wanted to make sure that he would never cheat again Queens County Police reported. The husband woke up screaming so loudly that the neighbors could hear him. Oyinda Ojofeitimi called the police after the assault and treated her cheating husband with compresses until help arrived. He suffered second and third degree burns over his mid section, from his stomach to his knees. Paramedics took him to Nassau University Medical Center Burn Unit, 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow NY 11554. Oyinda Ojofeitimi is being charged with assault.
If you or a loved one is being charged with assault, you will need a capable Long Island Defense Lawyer to help you defend the charge. The law offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates have been helping NY and LI residents defend assault charges for more than a decade. Our New York Criminal Attorneys are ready to help you and offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW to speak about your case. We have offices conveniently located in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx and in Nassau County and Suffolk County. Call us today to take advantage of the free consultation.

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New York City Police Department have issued public reports that Chelsea resident Kyle Sahw,17, was responsible for blowing up a Starbucks on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Reports say that the teen was obsessed with the movie “Fight Club” and formed a fighting group like the one portrayed in the movie. He then went on to attack big corporations like Brad Pitt’s character does in the movie. The Starbucks on Third Ave, NY was his first attack. Reports say that a witness may have seen Shaw leaving the scene with another person. It is still unclear if there was an accomplice, and who that person might be. No one was injured during the explosion, but there was property damage to the Starbucks. Shaw was later caught outside of his home in Chelsea, New York, after telling friends he was responsible for the attack. He has been charged with arson, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal mischief.
If you are facing an arson charge, you will need a knowledgeable Long Island Criminal Lawyer to defend you. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has New York Criminal Attorneys that will work diligently on your case. Our attorneys are well versed in the defense strategies for arson cases. We offer a free consultation to speak with a New York Arson Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us to utilize this free opportunity and decide what your best legal options are

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Five Suffolk County men broke into the Pine Ridge Golf Course; which is located at 1 Avalon Pine Dr. Coram NY 11727; and stole golf carts for a light night joy ride. The men; Justin Vansicklen of Ridge NY, Kristopher Neithercut of Mastic Beach, NY, and Daniel Wottawa, Andrew Burgos and Paul Johnston all of Coram, NY; accessed the golf course through the building next to it. They cut large holes in the fences to get the carts out and ride around. The group drove the carts across the grass of the golf field, causing more than $20,000.00 in damage. They would ride the cart until it broke down then put it back and take a new one. The damage to the carts is estimated at $10,000.00. They were brazen enough to ride the golf carts down the residential streets of Coram while neighbors slept. The group even made a pit stop at Wottawa’s home, located at 24 Halliday Rd. in Coram. A neighbor tipped off police after hearing the noise, and it was then Suffolk County Police arrived at the home. The five tried to flee on foot, but they were apprehended after police chased them. All five men are being charged with second degree felony criminal mischief.
If you or a loved has a felony charge of criminal mischief, you need an aggressive NY Criminal Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been handling criminal cases for more than 12 years and we have Long Island Criminal Defense Lawyers ready to help you with yours. Our firm has offices conveniently located in Suffolk County and Nassau County, as well as in Manhattan, Queens, Bronx and Brooklyn. We offer a free consultation with a LI Criminal Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us to take advantage of this free consultation and to speak to a Suffolk Criminal Lawyer about your felony charge.

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Two young men had broken into a store on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, NY. Job Szwed, a 25 resident of 1870 Bly Rd. in East Meadow, NY; and Christopher Meadows, a 24 year old resident of 26 Nancy Dr. in Westbury, NY; have been charged with third degree robbery. The two stole power tolls out of Halloween Adventure, 1919 Hempstead Tpke. East Meadow NY after the store had closed for the night. Nassau County Police report that the two gained access to the store through a window they broke. Police responded to the call and found Meadows still at the scene and arrested him. Szwed was found later that night and was also placed under arrest. Reports do not indicate how many tools they stole, or the current worth of the missing items. It is also unclear whether the items have been returned. The men will see the judge in Nassau First District Court; 99 Main Street, Hempstead NY 11520.
If you are ever facing criminal charges, you need an aggressive Long Island Criminal Lawyer who is well versed in criminal defense strategies. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has NY Criminal Lawyers who will work to make sure your legal rights are protected. Our offices are conveniently located in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Bronx. We offer a free consultation with a Nassau County Burglary Defense Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to take advantage of this free opportunity.

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Five Suffolk County men broke into the Pine Ridge Golf Course; which is located at 1 Avalon Pine Dr. Coram NY 11727; and stole golf carts for a light night joy ride. The men; Justin Vansicklen of Ridge NY, Kristopher Neithercut of Mastic Beach, NY, and Daniel Wottawa, Andrew Burgos and Paul Johnston all of Coram, NY; accessed the golf course through the building next to it. They cut large holes in the fences to get the carts out and ride around. The group drove the carts across the grass of the golf field, causing more than $20,000.00 in damage. They would ride the cart until it broke down then put it back and take a new one. The damage to the carts is estimated at $10,000.00. They were brazen enough to ride the golf carts down the residential streets of Coram while neighbors slept. The group even made a pit stop at Wottawa’s home, located at 24 Halliday Rd. in Coram. A neighbor tipped off police after hearing the noise, and it was then Suffolk County Police arrived at the home. The five tried to flee on foot, but they were apprehended after police chased them. All five men are being charged with second degree felony criminal mischief.
If you or a loved has a felony charge of criminal mischief, you need an aggressive NY Criminal Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been handling criminal cases for more than 12 years and we have Long Island Criminal Defense Lawyers ready to help you with yours. Our firm has offices conveniently located in Suffolk County and Nassau County, as well as in Manhattan, Queens, Bronx and Brooklyn. We offer a free consultation with a LI Criminal Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us to take advantage of this free consultation and to speak to a Suffolk Criminal Lawyer about your felony charge.

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In Suffolk County, NY teenager under arrest for graffiti and will need a LI Criminal Defense Lawyer.
Christopher Lefever, 17, a graffiti “tagger” who has spray painted buildings all over the Farmingville area. His “tag” TUNAK was found 19 times over various buildings. Some building owners even claim that he came back a second time after they cleaned off the first graffiti. Suffolk County Police claim Lefever has cost business owner thousands of dollars in clean up costs. He has been charged with 19 separate graffiti incidents and if convicted, can face a year in prison. Lefever was released form police custody but has to appear back in Suffolk First District Court; located at 400 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722.
If you are someone you know is facing graffiti charges, you will need a knowledgeable Long Island Criminal Lawyer to help you with your case. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has experienced, knowledgeable New York Criminal Defense Lawyers that are ready to defend you. We offer a free consultation with a lawyer from our firm at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Our offices are conveniently located in Suffolk County and Nassau County. We also have offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens. Call us today to take advantage of this free consultation.

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Suffolk County Police caught bank robbers Nicole Feist and Ryan Fabian. The pair, who met in a rehab center for heroin addiction, started robbing banks to support their addiction. The pair robbed two banks in Suffolk County, NY; Madison National Bank on 859 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY 11747 and New York Commercial Bank at 3425 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma NY 11749. Feist and Fabian have been charged separately, each for two counts of first degree robbery. They are also being charged with misdemeanor drug possession. Nassau County Police are also investigating the robberies of two Subway shops and a Lifestyle Sports store the pair is believed to have committed. Further robbery charges may be filed. They were each held on $500,000 cash bail or $1 million bond.
If you or someone you know is facing a robbery charge, you will need an aggressive Long Island Criminal Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has experienced NY Criminal Attorneys ready to help you with your robbery charge. We have been helping Long Island residents defend themselves for more than a decade and offer a free consultation with a Long Island Robbery Defense Lawyer to speak about your case. Our offices are conveniently located in Nassau County and Suffolk County; as well as in Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Bronx. Call us at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) to utilize this free opportunity

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