If you or someone you know is facing charges in New York due to a charge of Driving While Intoxicated or Driving While Ability Impaired it is important to ensure that your rights are protected. Speak to Stephen Bilkis and Associates for guidance and a free consultation. We have locations available throughout New York City for your convenience, including offices in Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. We also have locations in Westchester County as well as Nassau County and Suffolk County on Long Island. Call us today for a free consultation.
]]>The suspect discharged the gun once and although firing at point blank range, the bullet did not strike anyone or cause any damage. The suspect was attempting to fire a second time but was unable to do so because the shell casing was jammed inside the gun.
The officer was then able to regain full possession of his weapon after a major struggle and the suspect was handcuffed and placed under arrest without further incident. Charges against the suspect and further information is still pending at this time.
Both officers, however, had to be taken to the hospitall for injuries sustained in the altercation. One of the officers suffered an injured elbow. The other officer was treated for injuries to both his back and shoulder.
Anyone facing criminal charges should not be without adequate representation. Whether you have been charged with drug possession, a theft crime, or a DWI, speak to Stephen Bilkis and Associates for advice and guidance. We have offices to serve you throughout New York, incuding locations in Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx and Brooklyn. We also have locations in Nassau County and Suffolk County on Long Island, and Westchester County.
]]>The National Whistleblowers Center provides informants with legal representation while the Department of Justice offers financial compensation to those that come forward. The SEC also offers financial compensation to those who choose to provide investigators with tips and other information. Informants may earn up to 30% of all monies collected in penalties or lawsuits that total more than 1 million dollars.
Specific rules governing how government and corporate sector employees file a complaint with the SEC may explain why many are hesitant to do so. Many government agencies and companies require employees to first file a complaint or provide tips through internal whistleblower programs first before filing their complaint with the SEC, says a Brooklyn Criminal Lawyer. Employees may be hesitant to file complaints with the SEC if they have to go through several agencies to do so. Filing multiple complaints may jeopardize their careers or create unwanted tension in the workplace.
The SEC will release its final rules governing the whistleblower program in April. It is expected that these rules will be met with some opposition as the SEC strives to relax the rules concerning the procedures for filing complaints or providing tips.
In addition to the SEC whistleblower program, the Department of Justice whistleblower program and the National Whistleblowers Center, other programs aimed at providing a safe place for informants to report possible fraud and other illegal activities are being formed by lawyers and others. Some offer financial compensation while others offer legal representation. Increasing the number of tips and complaints is the goal of the SEC whistleblower program as government funding is needed to keep the program running.
If you have been charged with fraud or white collar crime, speak with Stephen Bilkis and Associates for guidance and a free consultation. We have offices located throughout New York including locations in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and State Island. We also have locations in Nassau County and Suffolk County on Long Island, as well as Westchester County.
]]>Faisal Shahzad stopped his mortgage payments on his Connecticut home in June of 2009. This coincided with a trip he took to Pakistan. Federal authorities believe that Shahzad took the Pakistan trip at that time to visit a terrorist training camp to help him prepare for his alleged terrorist activity here in the United States.Shahzad is a suspect in the failed Times Square bombing on May 1st. He is still in Federal custody on terrorist charges for attempting to set off a car bomb in Times Square. His attempt failed. He was arrested and is being held in Federal custody while awaiting trial on charges of terrorist crimes, says a New York Criminal Lawyer.
Now, a notice of judgment has been filed in Milford Superior Court ordering Shahzad to pay his mortgage company on his Connecticut home $213,000 or lose the home to foreclosure. He must pay the money to Chase Home Finance LLC by the end of July if he is going to stop the foreclosure procedures.
The home owner does have family, including a wife but his family is thought to be living outside of the United States at this time. He does have the option of attempting legal actions to stop the foreclosure but with Shahzad in Federal custody, it is doubtful he will be able to comply with the notice of judgment.
Federal officials take terror crimes very seriously, and those facing such charges will need
an experienced New York Criminal Lawyer. You donít want to come against the Federal Government without adequate representation.
Whether you have been charged with a felony or misdemeanor, it is important to ensure that your rights are protected. Speak to Stephe Bilkis and Associates for guidance and a free consultation.
]]>The 35 year old officer was driving his vehicle when he left the party just after 6AM on May 16th, reported a New York Criminal Lawyer. Another New York City police officer was one of the victims, as he had been riding in the car. The other cop, only 25, had also consumed alcohol at the party and had a blood alcohol level of .21. Both officers had been riding in the front seat of the car.
The driver had offered to drive the four victims home, despite his blood alcohol level of .16, which is twice the state ís legal driving limit of 0.08. All four victims were women, two of whom currently remain in critical condition. Two sisters were also seriously injured as a result of the automobile accident. The sisterís mother was angry that the police officersí reckless actions had landed her daughters in the hospital and caused their critical injuries such as a shattered pelvis, a spinal cord injury, and fractured legs.
If you have been accused of driving while intoxicated or impaired, contact Stephen Bilkis and Associates for your defense. Prosecutors take these cases very seriously, and therefore you should only be represented by the skilled legal counsel. Contact us today for a free consultation. We have offices to serve you throughout the New York City area, including locations in Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. We also have locations in Westchester County as well as Nassau County and Suffolk County on Long Island.
]]>Upon his release from his 30 day jail sentence, the man will face 15 other charges all related to his use of a BB gun. The octagenarian, who lives in East Northport, has had many disputes in the past involving his neighbors.
He is an 81 year old Army Veteran who served in the army air corps for 3 years after World War II. Following his military career, he ran an aerial photography business. He spent many years flying out of the Fleshing Airport and the Bayport Aerodrome.
He has a daughter who is very concerned about the time her father must spend in jail mostly due to his multiple medical problems. She revealed to a New York Criminal Lawyer that she is overly concerned that he will not receive his many medications while he is incarcerated. He must also use a cane or walker to ambulate, and his multiple medical problems include ailments such as hypothyroidism and frequent confusion.
The man was supposed to start his jail sentence but two weeks previous to that he developed shortness of breath and was hospitalized. He may be eligible for special housing as an inmate in the jail, and with good conduct he may only have to serve 20 of the 30 day jail sentence before facing the further charges.
Even those facing misdemeanor charges need a qualified legal counsel for their defense. Contact Stephen Bilkis and Associates today for the best representation you can receive.
If you are being charged with a crime you need skilled legal counsel by your side. Speak to Stephen Bilkis today for advice and a free consultation.
]]>More than one hundred detainees in Florida had their deportations placed on hold for six months after the earthquake, because of the extreme damage, mass homelessness and disease that has spreading through Haiti since the devastating quake hit. Now, reports the story, the United States is no longer willing to allow these detainees to remain here in the states, and is rounding them up and preparing to send them back, despite unsanitary living conditions and a precarious future in the country of their birth.
Cleanup has been excruciatingly slow since the earthquake, explains the official. Homelessness is rampant, crime has escalated and disease is overtaking the population. Thousands of people are being wiped out by Cholera, including a massive prison outbreak that has left more than two dozen prisoners dead. Despite these questionable conditions, a spokesperson for the ICE has maintained that the US government is doing what they can to insure that the deported prisoners will be returning under safe and humane conditions.
If you have found yourself charged with a criminal matter, such as drug possession, a theft crime or a DWI, contact Stephen Bilkis and Associates for advice. We will ensure that your rights are protected, and will provide you with a free consultation.
]]>Karr was a Thai teacher previously and he is now living in Washington state as a woman. There is no evidence that Karr has had any surgical procedures to officially become a woman. Karr is using the alias Alexis Valoran Reich and recent photographs of him show a much more feminine appearance then in the past. The pictures suggest to New York Criminal Lawyers that he is attempting to portray himself as a woman and further evidence to this attempt is that he is
using a female name.
A woman has come forth and reported Karr as living in Washington impersonating a woman. She also accuses him of allegedly attempting to form a cult of young girls. The woman appeared on the NBC's Today Show to publicize the new life of Karr and she has also placed a restraining order against the female impersonator.
At this time it is not known if there will be any legal actions taken against Karr other then the restraining order that has been filed with the local court.
Those facing criminal charges require the best defense. Speak to Stephen Bilkis and Associates today for advice, we will provide you with a free consultation and solid legal guidance.
]]>The accused also charged his clients unreasonably high fees, claiming that he would help them obtain faulty 'green-cards'. This kind of behavior would lead many to believe that they would be receiving resident alien status, something that would dramatically change their lives. Not only has this man taken advantage of many clients financially, but also emotionally, by holding out unrealistic promises—based on lies.
A Brooklyn Criminal Lawyer explains, that the charged, after being presented before the court was released on a $50,000 secure bond, under the pretenses that he would be forced to surrender US & UK passports. The future doesn't looks so bright for the accused, as with each count he will have to deal with a quarter of a million dollars in fines. In addition, with each count, he will also face a decade in prison, with exception of the conspiracy charge, that stipulates a maximum of five years in prison. Whatever personal gain, this man thought he had coming, it will pale in comparison to the years he will spend in prison, and the lives he ruined along the way.
In difficult situations, where you need direction and hope, Stephen Bilkis and Associates can help you navigate through the legal maze. Our legal team will act as your advocate, providing you with support, and an additional peace of mind.
In particular, the issue of how to treat Electronic Mail, or E-Mail, has been a thorny issue for the courts to deal with. On the one side are privacy advocates, who believe that the Fourth Amendment protections against warrant less searches of one's person, house, papers, and effects should include E-Mail. They believe it is a logical extension that the founding fathers would have supported had E-Mail been in existence at the formation of the Republic.. On the other side of the issue are those arguing that individuals have no expectation of privacy to their E-Mails and that as a result they are not afforded protection form warrantless searches. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals heard the case just recently and has agreed with the former: E-Mail searches require a warrant prior to being conducted. The decision is considered a victory for privacy advocates.
The court believed that since E-Mail mimics the form and function of traditional mail that it would be illogical to not extend the protections. The case now sets a precedent to be followed by all courts within the Sixth Circuit. An appeal to the United States Supreme Court is expected and no doubt the nation's highest court will eventually decide on this issue.
If you have been the victim of a warrant-less search, or have been convicted of a white collar crime, or fraud, contact Stephen Bilkis and Associates to ensure your constitutional rights are protected.
We have offices available throughout the New York City area, including locations in Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. We also have locations in Nassau County and Suffolk County on Long Island, as well as Westchester County. Call us today and schedule an appointment. We will provide you with sound legal guidance and a free consultation.
]]>Last year, the detainee was convicted on one act of conspiracy to destroy a government building. The New York Criminal Lawyer was informed that the man was convicted of conspiring to blow up the US embassy in East Africa. There were 224 people who were killed in that attack and many more were injured. The attack also killed one dozen Americans.
The detainee was held on the conspiracy charge, but he was exonerated on 280 different counts in the same incident. The attack on the US embassy took place in 1998 and he has been in US custody ever since. He faces life in prison when he sees the judge for the sentencing portion of his trial, which will happen in the next few weeks. The detainee’s lawyer tried to dismiss the guilty charge by saying the verdict was inconsistent with other verdicts in the US since then. The judge dismissed the lawyer’s arguments and held the detainee on the guilty charge.
A Stephen Bilkis and Associates will aid you or a family member on any criminal case you face. Our legal team is trained to handle any matter in a court of law that requires representation. Consult our office before you step in to any court room.
Two republican senators on the committee voted down the bill expressing worry over some of the details included in the bill. One republican senator said that the bill was written too hastily. One democratic senator said the bill does not take into consideration the children of illegal immigrants brought to the U.S. who were unaware they were not supposed to be in the country. Many of these children now attend state colleges. Senate President Russell Pearce R-Mesa said that while he had met with some of these children and was impressed by them, at some point they had to have known they were in the country illegally and should take responsibility for that.
Pearce went on to say that SB 1611 is no more than an addition to a bill passed in 2004. That bill also denied illegal immigrants the use of public services, but was limited to certain services. SB 1611 would define additional services and give law enforcement additional rights such as imprisoning an illegal immigrant for a minimum 180 days if they used another person's identity to secure a job, explains a Bronx Criminal Lawyer . SB 1611 would also prohibit illegal immigrants from securing public housing. Immigrants must also show proof of citizenship when enrolling children in public school.
While the fate of this bill remains unclear, many in the Arizona State Senate agree that the federal government had done little to help secure the border between Mexico and Arizona. Government leaders in Arizona have decided to enforce additional rules and regulations concerning illegal immigrants to prevent new immigrants from crossing those borders and sending back those who have been living in the United Stated illegally, even if they have been doing so for a long time.
If you are facing legal troubles, whether it is a white collar crime, fraud or a felony matter, speak with Stephen Bilkis and Associates for advice and a free consultation. We will help you face your legal battles head on. We have offices to serve you throughout the New York area, including locations in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. We also have locations in Nassau County and Suffolk County on Long Island, as well as Westchester County.
]]>The prosecution said that the driver hit the 81-year-old woman with his Jeep Cherokee and just kept driving without alerting the authorities. She was thrown at least 75 feet by the impact and pronounced dead on the scene.
Nassau police sources said that the driver was found when he took his car to a Queens body shop and someone called the Nassau police department tip line. The driver says he was alone the night of the accident, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer.
Though he claimed to the judge to be unemployed, the driver’s attorney said he had been a teacher’s assistant and also worked for a start-up computer company. The driver’s parents plan to hire a private attorney. The judge ordered the driver to be held on $1 million bond or $500,000 bail.
A skilled legal counsel is the best hope for you or a loved when trouble with legal authorities arises. No matter what the circumstance, you will need representation to be certain your case is presented in the best possible way in court. Whether you have been charged with sex crimes, a theft charge or drug possession, it is important to speak with legal counsel as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are protected. Stephen Bilkis and Associates will provide you with sound legal guidance and a free consultation. Call us today at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW. We have offices in Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx and Brooklyn. We also have locations in Westchester County, as well as Suffolk County and Nassau County on Long Island.
]]>The non-profit community church in Palm Beach Gardens was cited for a possible foreclosure along with its fellow tenants, including a construction company and a real estate counseling firm. The principal amount owed by the church stemmed from a past loan from a local bank in 2006, and the case was heard in the Palm Beach County 15th Judicial Circuit. The non-profit community church originated in a former cinema complex in Palm Beach Gardens, and in 2008 upgraded to its current location, a retail/office/entertainment complex. A New York Criminal Lawyer notes the postulation of Palm Beach Gardens’ vice mayor that the church’s financial situation may be due, in part, to a struggling economy and the resulting decline in giving among members and guests. His insight is relevant due to his further involvement in commercial lending; the vice mayor serves as vice- president of commercial lending for another bank.
The community church houses a 50,000-square-foot cultural center oriented toward the local community, as well as a banquet hall that houses a commercial kitchen and features a capacity of 500 individuals. According to the aforementioned vice mayor of the city, it is likely that an agreement will be reached between the church and the bank- perhaps a payment plan- rather than pursuing a mortgage foreclosure. The vice mayor is quoted as saying, "Foreclosing on a church is not good public relations for a bank".
The expertise of legal counsel extends to such financial woes as those being faced by the community church mentioned above. As a non-profit organization serving the community, a certain level of leniency is sometimes offered. It is acknowledged that such investments as made by non-profits are not immune to economic setbacks, and are perhaps even more at risk of hardship to due the nature of the business. Our legal team is trained and accustomed to partnering with such non-profit organizations to seek financial resolution and restoration.
Whether you have a financial entanglement with an organization, or have been charged with a drug possession crime, or white collar crime, speak to your legal team right away. We will provide you with a free consultation and ensure that your rights are protected. We have offices throughout the New York area, including locations in Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx and Brooklyn. We also have locations in Nassau County and Suffolk County on Long Island and Westchester County. Call us today to schedule your free consultation at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW.
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