New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

Kennedy Terror Trial Begins

2010-09-03T20:52:59Z

Though nearly forgotten in the wake of the latest terror cases, such as the attempted Times Square car bombing and the subway bombing plot of 2009, two defendants charged with working on a plan to attack Kennedy Airport in 2007 is about to begin in Brooklyn. The role of a government informant may end up being vital to the case, sources told a New York Criminal Lawyer.
A former Kennedy baggage handler, age 66, and an engineer and former member of the Guyana parliament, age 58, are charged with conspiring to explode tanks full of jet fuel and the Buckeye Pipeline, which supplies jet fuel to airports in the area.
Prosecutors related to New York Criminal Lawyers that the conspirators sought assistance for their plot, code-named “Chicken Farm”, from a radical Islamic group in the Caribbean, in addition to looking for aid from an al-Qaida operative and terror groups with ties to Iran.
The government wanted an anonymous jury, which took two weeks to assemble. “The plotters were deadly serious about their criminal aims,” prosecutors said to New York Criminal Lawyers.
The defendants may be sentenced to life in prison if convicted on more than one conspiracy count. A third defendant, age 60, pleaded guilty to providing support materials for the plot, which carries a maximum 15-year sentence. There is a fourth defendant who is not being tried at this time due to medical problems.
If you or a loved one are having difficulties with pending criminal activities, a New York Criminal Attorney is ready to help you. Your best solution will be the representation of a New York Criminal Attorney.

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Drug Bill Attempts to Reduce Overdose Deaths

2010-09-02T20:52:10Z

There are some heroin addicts who are lucky enough to have friends call 911 when they happen to overdose. There are many more whose friends are afraid to call the authorities for fear of arrest, experts told a New York Criminal Lawyer.
A Long Island organization is attempting to change that by lobbying for a law which would give limited immunity from prosecution for possession of a small amount of drugs or alcohol for minors, to people seeking emergency medical attention for someone who is overdosing, a doctor announced to New York Criminal Lawyers.
“There’s a one- to three-hour window before an overdose becomes a fatality,” the doctor related to a New York Criminal Lawyer. “It’s enough time to save a life.” He concluded by saying most overdose victims survive if they receive medical attention in time.
The proposed law was introduced by two Manhattan Democrats, a state senator and a state assemblyman, but it was stalled. The Long Island Council is hoping to get the bill passed in its latest session.
“We can’t go through a long, hot summer where we’re losing kids needlessly,” said the doctor.
The bill has limitations. Anyone with an outstanding warrant or drug dealers or those who possess large amounts of drugs would still be subject to prosecution, according to New York Criminal Lawyers.
If you or a loved one have difficulties involving criminal activity or criminal law, a New York Criminal Attorney can assist you through trying times. A New York Criminal Attorney can bring your situation to its best possible resolution.

District Attorney Attempts to Cut Illegal Knife Sales

2010-08-31T20:51:12Z

Manhattan prosecutors are attempting to carve away the sale of illegal knives by removing them from city stores, according to New York Criminal Lawyers.
Investigators bought unlawful knives, such as switchblades and gravity knives from 14 different locations, including several prominent chains in the New York area.
Some of the stores have already made an agreement to cease the sale of these knives, hand over their inventories to the authorities, and turn over any proceeds made from the sale of the knives – totaling about $1.9 million – to a public awareness campaign.
“What makes these knives so dangerous is the ease with which they can be concealed and brandished,” a district attorney reported. Videos of undercover officer work shown to New York Criminal Lawyers depicted some merchants openly demonstrating their illegal knives. One of these merchants even told an undercover customer, “I’m not supposed to show you this,” before taking out a folding knife, sources informed a New York Criminal Lawyer.
A New York District Attorney has noted about a third of the homicides in Manhattan involve knives. Many of the illegal blades have already been collected, and the authorities hope to effectively end their sale from otherwise legitimate storefronts.
The services of a New York Criminal Attorney are available to anyone involved in a criminal investigation. A New York Criminal Attorney will give you the best advantage available.

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Crossdresser Steals from Restaurant

2010-08-30T20:49:40Z

New York Criminal Lawyers are investigating a case in which a cross-dressing male prostitute stole $4,500 from a West Village eatery. The establishment is known for hosting a number of celebrities, according to police.
The 18-year-old prostitute, dressed in skirt and blouse, strolled into a Bank Street eatery, near Greenwich Street at 9:40 p.m. on June 2 and asked to use the restroom, sources told a New York Criminal Lawyer. The suspect then went to the manager’s office instead. The 18-year-old man, who has a long rap sheet which includes a number of arrests for prostitution, took an envelope full of cash from the manager’s office and fled the scene, sources said.
The co-owner and manager of the establishment did not learn that the money was missing until the end of the night, said a New York Criminal Lawyer. There was surveillance video available that displayed what had occurred and the footage was turned over to the police, who subsequently arrested the suspect. With the arrest of the suspect, the case is considered closed and no further action is deemed to be necessary. It is unknown whether the suspect has other similar charges to face.
If you or a loved one is suffering due to pending criminal charges, there is a New York Criminal Attorney ready to give you the aid you need. A New York Criminal Attorney will defend your cause and help resolve your case.

Beautiful small time spy to avoid jail

2010-08-28T21:24:01Z

A local publicist was able to avoid spending any time in prison after pleading for her sentence to be reduced to a fine, two years on probation, and 300 hours of community service, says New York Criminal Lawyer.

The woman reportedly hacked into two of her rival publicists’ cell phones and listened to their calls. She was able to hack the phones at least 337 times over the course of the last year. The woman had shared a former boyfriend with both of the victims, and may have used this connection to help her hack their accounts, reports a New York Criminal Lawyer.
Originally, the woman had been charged with listening in on the phone calls of at least two other women, but the District Attorney apparently only felt confident of conviction on the two victims that were cited in the case.

According to a New York Criminal Lawyer, if the accused had made an attempt to fight the charges in court she could have served as much as four years in prison. Her plea is seen by some as getting off too easy for her crimes. The young woman apparently used a ‘spoofcard’ to help her access the cell phone voicemails. She was able to listen and record messages at will. The ‘spoofcards’ are legal, but this type of usage is clearly illegal.

A New York Criminal Attorney is the right choice for those facing charges of a criminal nature. Prosecutors are relentless in their pursuit of justice, and your attorney should be as well. The highly experienced New York Criminal Attorneys will fight to the end to protect rights and ensure you receive a fair trial.

Phony raffle case being investigated by DA

2010-08-27T21:21:54Z

Last year, a local man made the news by starting a raffle to give away a one million dollar home to the winner, tells a New York Criminal Lawyer. Each ticket was sold for $50, so as many can imagine, many tickets were sold in hope of winning the lakefront home.

According to a New York Criminal Attorney, complaints were made many months after the tickets went on sale when no winner was announced. Some believed that the man may have never intended to give the home away, but rather con all the buyers out of their money. As much as a few hundred thousand dollars may have been pocketed by the accused, who has since said that the raffle was cancelled.

The New York Criminal Lawyer said that the raffle had been repeatedly rescheduled, possibly in an attempt to confuse the ticket buyers or trick them into thinking that someone else had won. The website for the raffle stated one of the reasons for the cancellation is a misunderstanding of some laws associated with raffles. No one has received a refund for their ticket.

The local District Attorney is looking into the case to be sure that a crime was committed before charging the man. Those who bought a ticket and wish to take part in the case can access a general criminal complaint form at Nassau.org.

Criminal offense charges require the representation of a New York Criminal Attorney. These situations are difficult for everyone involved, and a New York Criminal Attorney is the professional solution.

New York policeman being sued for discrimination

2010-08-26T21:21:07Z

A New York Police commander is being sued for sexual discrimination by one of his former assistants, reports a New York Discrimination Lawyer. The commander stands accused of having an affair with his former Compstat assistant and part-time driver. To make matters worse, he has just admitted to having lied under oath. According to a New York Criminal Lawyer, he had previously denied the affair while under oath at a deposition.

After the commander found out that the city’s Law Department would no longer be representing him, his lawyer issued a statement that the accused wished to clarify his prior statement and that he had indeed had an affair with his former underling. The woman he is said to have had an affair with has not been named, as she is not the defendant in the case, but it is rather another officer saying that the commander discriminates against female police officers that he supervises.

The main form of discrimination appears to have come in the benefits bestowed upon his alleged mistress, how is said to have received additional overtime and the ability to make her own schedule. No word as of yet as to whether the commander will be charged for perjuring himself during his deposition, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer.

If you have been the victim of sexual discrimination, the best option available to you would be to enlist the services of a New York Discrimination Attorney. Discrimination in the workplace is not acceptable, and only an experienced New York Discrimination Attorney can fight for your right to a professional work environment.

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Yale Doctor killed by colleague, says New York Criminal Lawyer

2010-08-25T21:19:52Z

A young doctor was gunned down by an ex colleague earlier this week right in front of his pregnant wife, reports a New York Criminal Lawyer. The motivation for the crime appear to have been an argument from some years prior, when the doctor and his former colleague clashed over an oversight at the hospital. According to the New York Criminal Lawyer, the gunman had left his post in the intensive care unit at the hospital and could not be found for a number of hours. The victim confronted him, possibly even publicly, which may have caused him to lose his job.

The attack took place in front of the victim’s home at roughly 8 a.m. The gunman ambushed the doctor and fired about five or six times. He then opened fire on the victim’s pregnant wife, although he was not able to injure her. The couple’s toddler son was inside at the time and was unhurt. Neighbors did tell a New York Criminal Lawyer that they saw the gunman’s vehicle, but had assumed that it was simply a delivery vehicle. The gunman has been arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and a firearms charge. He is currently being held on a $2 million bond.

If you are caught in the middle of a criminal matter, you will require the assistance of a New York Criminal Attorney. These are difficult situations that can affect the rest of your life. To ensure the best future possible, you should get a New York Criminal Attorney on your side.

Recent crime news

2010-08-24T21:20:30Z

Several recent crimes have come to the attention of a New York Criminal Lawyer.
First, two alleged thieved are presently being sought after by police who wish to question them in connection with two recent robberies, one on March 12, the other only a few days later. Both times the suspects stole cash while brandishing a gun. No one appears to have been hurt during either attack.

Next, a man was just arrested for possession of illegal substances and counterfeit DVDs, as well as colliding with a female police officer while fleeing arrest. The man was said to be exchanging the DVDs for marijuana. Both were found on his person when arrested. The police officer was treated for a sprained ankle and wrist, say New York Criminal Lawyer.

A further crime was recently committed in Manhattan by a vagrant, who allegedly grabbed an eighteen year old woman from behind and raped her. The two had some previous acquaintance with each other, and the man has since been arrested. The New York Criminal Lawyer reports that the crime occurred last Friday.

A local thug was arrested the other day for threatening to kill his friend’s brother. He had allegedly taken a knife out of a bag and telling the victim that he was going to kill him. Police arrested the man shortly after and were able to recover the knife, says a New York Criminal Lawyer.

New York Criminal Attorneys are available to assist those who find themselves facing criminal charges. If you have been accused of a felony, you will need quality representation that only a New York Criminal Attorney can provide.

Driver Hits 4 Girls in Hit-and-Run

2010-08-23T21:13:06Z

A driver ran a red light and hit four 16-year-old girls crossing in a crosswalk, a New York Criminal Lawyer reports. The 26-year-old driver “hit all four of these young ladies with such force that he sent two of them flying onto the sidewalk and the other two were clinging for their lives on the hood of this car,” a police source related to a New York Criminal Lawyer.
The girls had been returning from an afterschool trip to the mall when they were hit by the Toyota. A 45-year-old contractor who witnessed the accident chased the hit-and-run driver down in his own car, for nearly a mile, eventually forcing the driver of the Toyota to stop. The contractor then held the suspect until police arrived.
A police detective said of the accident, “they’re screaming. They’re on the hood of the car. They’re bleeding. [The hit-and-run driver] does not stop.” The driver did stop at one point “to get them off his car, as you would some debris or a pile of now off the hood of your car,” the detective continued.
Though one girl required more than one hundred stitches to her head, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer, it is expected that all four girls will survive. With the help of a court-appointed attorney and interpreter, the driver pleaded not guilty to a number of misdemeanors, including reckless endangerment and assault.
Every story has two sides. If you are accused of a criminal action and want someone representing your side, a New York Criminal Attorney is ready to assist you. There is no better courtroom resource you can count on than a New York Criminal Attorney.

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Miranda rights may have been violated in terrorism case, says New York Criminal Lawyer

2010-08-22T21:10:56Z

During the recent terrorist scare in New York, U.S Department of Justice agents interrogated the suspected terrorist before reading him his Miranda rights. According to a New York Criminal Lawyer, there is an exception to the rule regarding Miranda rights that says government agents may interrogate a suspect without reading him his rights if there is an issue dealing with public safety. Because of the possibility that people could have been hurt, the agents did not have to read the man his rights.

It appears that agents may have been trained to seek answers before reading Miranda rights because of a case last Christmas where some believe that the reading of rights delayed government officials from getting to answers that could have saved lives, at least according to a New York Criminal Lawyer.

Some Congressmen have used the issue to bring up the idea that terrorists should be treated as military prisoners, in which case they do not enjoy the same rights and freedoms as citizens.

A New York Criminal Lawyer has said that the ability of federal agents saves lives, as they need to be able to save lives, while at the same time following rules that will enable them to later prosecute the suspect. If someone is arrested and questioned with having their Miranda rights read to them, there is a possibility that their charges can be dropped and they be freed, even if the case against them is strong.

A New York Criminal Attorney is the represenatation needed for alleged criminals. An experienced New York Criminal Attorney will ensure that your rights have been protected and get you fair trial.

Horrific experience for Kips Bay Woman

2010-08-20T21:09:40Z

Last Thursday, at about 4 a.m. a Manhattan woman was the victim of a terrible crime. According to a New York Criminal Lawyer, the woman was in her apartment when a 24 year old man broke into her apartment while wielding a knife. The man proceeded to rape the woman, and then robbed her before leaving the scene. Fortunately, the alleged criminal was apprehended by police the next day.

Amongst the items the man stole were a cell phone, credit card, and the woman’s television, says a New York Criminal Lawyer. The victim lives in the Kips Bay area of Manhattan. The police did not give the New York Criminal Lawyer any details as to how the suspect was able to break into the woman’s apartment, or whether the two knew each other before the incident.

No doubt further word will be provided once the suspect is charged and sees trial. No word was given as to the state of the woman or whether or not she would receive any counseling.

A New York Criminal Attorney is available to assist those charged with a crime. These situations can be difficult and only an experienced and highly trained professional can help you reach the expected end you deserve. A New York Criminal Attorney is the only option for your future.

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Guantanamo Bay detainee requested an end to cavity searches

2010-08-19T21:08:50Z

A suspected terrorist detainee who had been held at Guantanamo Bay has requested that he no longer have his body searched before he enters a courtroom says a New York Criminal Lawyer. He argues that he was mistreated by the CIA while held at Guantanamo Bay, and every time he is searched it makes him flash back to the previous mistreatment he claims he received.

No official word has come down as to whether or not he was actually mistreated, but he has used the possibility to slow down the process of his trial, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer.

The detainee is presently the only prisoner from Guantanamo Bay to be tried in federal courts. A U.S. district judge has order a hearing into the claim, where the detainee would testify. Of course, in order to testify he would have to undergo a body search, which is the very thing he wants to avoid. One New York Criminal Lawyer has said that if the defendant does testify in open court it would be an unprecedented occasion for the public to hear and debate the treatment that prisoners received while being held on terrorist suspicions.

Those charged with criminal activity require the professionalism of a New York Criminal Attorney. For results that you deserve, call a New York Criminal Attorney today.

Cinco De Mayo turns into massive brawl

2010-08-18T21:07:49Z

On Cinco De Mayo, a small scuffle at a party turned into a huge fight. According to a New York Criminal Lawyer, the fight started between two women but quickly spread. The night had violence seemingly from start to finish, as a few smaller altercations had occurred earlier, but at about 12:30 a.m. a couple groups of partiers were leaving when the fight started.

To give a sense of scale, the fight eventually involved over 100 people, with many injured before all was said and done. The most serious injury appears to have been a local college student who was stabbed in his left side while arguing with a few people. A New York Criminal Lawyer said that the attacker came up behind the victim and stabbed him once.

The student is said to be expected to fully recover after a short stay in the hospital. The victim’s father told the New York Criminal Lawyer that his son had nothing to do with the fight. It was simply a huge melee that his son had the misfortune of being caught in the midst of it. The suspected attacker fled the scene, but was arrested shortly after by the police. No weapon has been recovered as of yet.

Those charged with any criminal offense should have the best options available, and a New York Criminal Attorney is definitely a must. An experienced New York Criminal Attorney can give you the most positive results.

Student arrested for possession of weapon

2010-08-17T21:07:11Z

A local student was arrested for flashing a BB gun at another student during an apparent argument at the student center of the Nassau Community College. The 20 year old Hyde Park resident was charged by police for menacing, say New York Criminal Lawyers.

The argument had looked to be escalating to a full fledged fight, and when the two students arguing went outside to settle their differences, the unarmed man brought his friends with him, which prompted the suspect to pull out a BB gun in a threatening fashion. Campus security was called to the East Garden City campus, and they detained the student until the police arrived to take him into custody.

The BB gun wielding student was suspended from school until a formal hearing can be held to determine whether or not he will be suspended. A school spokesman told a New York Criminal Lawyer that it was “inappropriate” for any student to bring a BB gun on campus, and he expressed relief that no one was hurt. The gun could have easily been mistaken for a more dangerous weapon and if police had seen him with it, the student could have been very gravely injured. The situation is believed by New York Criminal Lawyers to be most likely unrelated to recent racially motivated letters that were recently discovered at the school.

If you have been charged with any criminal offense, the best option available to you would be to enlist the services of a New York Criminal Attorney. Criminal charges are difficult to overcome, and only an experienced New York Criminal Attorney can give you the most positive outcome.