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Two police officers spotted a 26 year old suspect smoking marijuana at 6:15 PM at a street corner, a New York Criminal Lawyer said. The officers approached the suspect and attempted to place him under arrest when the suspect became unruly and decided to resist arrest. The officers were attempting to handcuff him at the time he opposed them. The suspect then somehow managed to gain access to the gun of one of the officers and tried to fire a bullet. A struggle then ensued with both suspect and officer attempting to gain possession of the weapon. The officer did manage to keep one hand on the barrel of the gun before the gun was fired.

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.

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A non-denominational community church was recently threatened with foreclosure following verification that it owed $11.3 million in principal, as well as substantial interest and moderate late charges, as reported by a New York Criminal Lawyer.

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.

Testifying before a Connecticut State Legislature committee, a widower was finally allowed to tell his story about how his wife’s psychiatrist had contributed to her suicide more than seven years before, a New York Criminal Lawyer learned. This 46-year old man claims that after taking antidepressants the psychiatrist prescribed, his wife had suicidal thoughts. He went on to say that, her psychiatrist literally ignored his calls as he tried to get her help. His 46-year old wife eventually backed her car into the couple’s garage and left the engine running. Her death was a suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning.

While his wife’s former psychiatrist and his license remain in good standing in the state of Connecticut, and his attorney flatly denies the allegations, the husband of the dead woman has been on a quest ever since his wife passed away. He has had legal representation part of the time, most of his lawsuit attempts at the doctor have been pro se, which means he has been representing himself.

He has spent many hours at courthouses and legal libraries in order to prepare himself as to what he needed to do on his mission, as well as what would be expected of him. As part of his journey through the legal maze that he faced alone, he has filed numerous motions and legal briefs, and has most of them dismissed even without the judge allowing any arguments. Undaunted, he had his day to speak about his loss and his quest to a group of lawmakers who are looking to change the way the system treats those who represent themselves in malpractice lawsuits. During his testimony he was allowed to exceed his three-minute time to speak allocation because of his compelling story that lawmakers and attorneys alike had either already heard of, or were intrigued by.

At present, no one is for certain whether the bill the committee held the hearing over would ever make it to the floor of the Connecticut legislature for a vote, or if it had any chance of passage. The one thing that is clear in this story is that one man’s devotion to his family and to his cause can make a difference.

If you have been charged with an offense, such as fraud, drug possession or a theft crime, it is important to seek legal guidance as soon as possible. The penalties you could be facing could be severe, including prison time, community service and probation.

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An Alexandria Police Department detective faces driving under the influence charges after he was involved in a single car accident. He crashed his city-issued vehicle into a concrete pole. The car was provided to the department with taxpayer money. The accident happened at the corner of Gibbon and South Patrick Streets in Alexandria, a New York Criminal Lawyer was told.

The detective, who was off-duty at the time of the accident, refused to take a breathalyzer test when the police arrived about 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the accident location. He is also facing charges of unreasonable refusal for rejecting the breathalyzer test.

The mayor of the city said the incident could not be tolerated. “It doesn’t represent the characteristics of the hundreds of outstanding men and women of our police department. Hopefully, this is just an isolated incident,” said the mayor.

He was taken to an area hospital to be treated for injuries related to the accident. The injuries were considered minor.

The detective’s court date has not been officially scheduled, but he is on paid administrative leave. The department is running an internal investigation into the DUI said the department’s spokesperson.

This is not the first DUI incident the department has faced. Back in 2009, the former police chief was arrested in Arlington after drinking drunk. The current police chief, who replaced the former one after he was arrested, and the city manager may be taking a closer look at the department’s policies to keep DUIs from occurring again, explained a New York Criminal Lawyer.

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A twenty year-old man from Macomb faces charges for driving under the influence, marijuana possession, and a possible charge for contempt, as he spit on the floor in the courtroom during his hearing. The Illinois State Police arrested the accused early on Sunday, where he was driving with a suspended/revoked license, found to be in possession of marijuana, and driving under the influence of drugs.

Since the man failed to appear in court in the past, he is also wanted in the state of Tennessee. His hearing was held on Monday at the McDonough County Circuit Court, where in order to be released he would have to post $450 to make bail, but he claimed that he could only account for $300 total. The man seemed outwardly troubled, as he shared about the difficulties of traveling place to place, and struggling with family problems. A New York Criminal Lawyer expounds, that while the man was walking toward his seat in the courtroom, he allegedly spit on the floor, and was later questioned by the Sheriff's deputy as to whether this was an accident or not.

After the accused was dismissed, an assistant county prosecutor filed an appeal that the act of spitting was a direct sign of contempt toward the court. No ruling has been made yet, regarding the petition against the accused for spitting on the floor. The man is currently residing in the McDonough County Jail, until his next hearing on Wednesday.

Sometimes situations happen in life that set us back and leave us feeling trapped, but with the help of a skilled legal counse, you can find hope. There is no reason to try and navigate the legal system alone without any guidance, but with the assistance of a Stephen Bilkis and Associates you will have solid professional support on your side.

Taking the law into one’s own hands is never the best way to handle a situation. People tend to get hurt and once the actual legal system gets involved the process may become overwhelming. If you find yourself in a situation in which taking the law into your own hands has become an issue, contact a New York Criminal Lawyer. If this landlord had simply waited to see what was going to happen, perhaps this would not have escalated into assault.

Though the case has been forwarded to prosecutors, no charges have been filled as of yet. The 73 year old owner of the duplex in which the tenant lived ran over a man he said was standing behind his vehicle and refusing to move. West Fargo police state that Cass County prosecutors may charge the vehicle driver with aggravated assault. The tenant remains hospitalized and has been unable to speak to detectives following his injuries. In fact it is likely that the hospitalized man will not be able to speak to detectives for several more days.

The landlord told reporters that he felt threatened and scared by some man standing in the road who would not move. The landlord then states he saw another person coming up behind his vehicle and the fear was magnified. This all took place around 7:15 P.M. in the 600th block of Second Avenue West while the landlord sat in his Hummer.

Witnesses share a different story as two separate people state that the landlord struck the tenant on purpose, knowing where he was and who he was. Though he should probably hire a New York Criminal Lawyer for representation it does not appear the landlord has retained representation. This may be because no formal charges have been filed, but advice should still be considered. The landlord states that he will contest any charges that may be filed. He also adamantly says that he feared for his safety and did not purposely run over his tenant with his Hummer. It can be assumed that the landlord’s vision will be questioned as well as a history of disputes or arguments between the tenant and landlord. Witnesses will also play a large part in the decision of whether or not the prosecution is going to pursue this case as criminal.

If you find yourself in a position in which criminal charges are likely or pending, whether charges involve drug possession, a theft charge or assault, contact Stephen Bilkis and Associates immediately. No one should stand alone in a courtroom and our legal team will offer the best defense possible. We have offices throughout the New York area, including all the boroughs of New York City, Long Island and Westchester County. Call us today for a free consultation.

A man held for 14 days in 2003 for alleged ties to a terror suspect has filed a lawsuit against a former Attorney General. The man claims that he was stopped at Dulles International airport in Virginia and taken to various places throughout Virginia, Oklahoma and Idaho for questioning. During these sessions, the man was grilled on various subjects including his religious beliefs, ties to terrorism groups inside and outside the United States and his relationship with the terror suspect police officials had in custody, reports a New York Criminal Lawyer. The man was eventually released and never had to appear as a material witness. The other man's trial resulted in an acquittal in 2004.

The man, a U.S. citizen, converted to Islam while attending the University of Idaho. It was there that he struck up a friendship with the other man accused of terrorism. On that day in 2003, the man was on his way to Saudi Arabia to learn more about his religion, study the language and learn more about the culture when he was detained at the airport. The man currently lives in Saudi Arabia and is being represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

This case will probably end up being heard in front of the Supreme Court. While most agree the court will side with the Attorney General, some believe the decision to do so will be a tough one. The man's case rests on the fact that he was wrongfully detained as there was no evidence he was a part of any criminal activity or that he knew of any terror plots against the U.S., explains a New York Criminal Lawyer. The man also claims that law enforcement coerced him into answering questions because they told him he was to be a material witness during the other man's trial.

Newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan has recused herself from this case since she used to be President Obama's solicitor general. The remaining justices will hear the case and make their judgment based on the evidence presented. This is relatively new legal territory as the Supreme Court has heard few of these types of cases since 9/11. They must take into consideration the political climate at the time and the rights of the man suing former Attorney General Ashcroft. This decision may affect future court cases heard in the Supreme Court and in other courts throughout the United States.

If you have questions about pending legal proceedings, or have been charged with a drug possession, a theft crime, or white collar crime, contact legal counsel right away to ensure that your rights are protected.

The trial of former major league baseball player, Barry Bonds, is underway in U.S. District Court, a New York Criminal Lawyer has learned. The former San Francisco Giant all-star is accused of “obstructing justice and three counts of making false statements to a grand jury.”

During their opening arguments to the jury, prosecutors stated that when Bonds testified to the grand jury in 2003 that he had immunity and that all he had to do was to tell the truth, which they allege that he did not, the New York Criminal Lawyer was told. His testimony was in regards as to whether he had knowingly used anabolic steroids, which Bonds denied. Bonds baseball career was essentially over when he tested positive for “banned substances” during a team administered urine test. He has not played major league baseball since he was indicted in 2007.

One of those expected to testify against Bonds, is his former mistress who will reportedly testify that Bonds told her that he suffered from sexual dysfunction due to steroid use. His mistress was reportedly with the former ball player for more than 10-years and during two of his marriages.

As part of the courtroom drama unfolded, the presiding judge sent the jury from the room while she sentenced Bonds’ former personal trainer to jail for contempt of court for his refusal to testify. She went on to add that he would remain in jail until he chooses to testify. His lawyer has appealed the contempt charge, sources told a NYC Criminal Lawyer. Prosecutors contend that the former trainer is one who provided Bonds with illegal steroids and growth hormone injections.

Accusations of drug possession and steriod use in sports are nothing new. The first instance was just before the 1954 World Weight Lifting Championships. Major League Baseball was perhaps the last major sports organization to put a drug testing policy into force. Rumors abound that before Mark McGwire broke the record that a bottle of “supplements” was seen in his locker. He retired soon after. It was not long afterwards that other athletes would make headlines for admitting to steroid use. At least one of the problems is that with multi-million dollar contracts on the line, the temptation to gain an edge by any means may be a temptation that some are unable to resist.

Whether the charges involve sex crimes, a theft charge, or a drug possession charge, it is important to act promptly and seek legal counsel right away. Changes are, with skilled legal guidance, you will obtain a more favorable result than going it alone.

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Acting on a tip, officers from the Lexington County Multi-Agency Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) raided a home near Lexington, SC, led to the arrests of two men and two women, sources revealed to a reporter.

A Lexington County Sheriff’s Department spokesman said that NET officers had received a tip that the four persons were manufacturing meth at a clandestine meth lab in the home of one of those arrested. Officers from the multi-agency cooperative effort executed a search warrant just after 2:00pm Friday and found that meth was being manufactured in the master bedroom. Officers said that a small amount of marijuana was also located inside the home.

Local firefighters from the Lexington County Fire Service were on the scene and assisted the officers to dismantle the meth lab and to assist with the disposal of any chemicals and other hazardous substances that were associated with the meth lab.

Those arrested have been charged with multiple drug related charges including distributing meth, manufacturing meth, possessing marijuana, and possessing illegal narcotic drugs. All of those arrested are currently being detained in the Lexington County Detention Center, where they are awaiting a bond hearing.

Methamphetamine, a form of amphetamines, in various forms has been around since it was first discovered in Japan in 1919. The patterns of abuse have persisted in New York and Suffolk ever since Methamphetamine abuse can be extremely debilitating, and has caused many problems over the years. This powerful narcotic stimulates the central nervous system after the user smokes, snorts, orally ingests, or injects the drug into their system. Some of the side effects of meth include convulsions, high body temperature, stroke, stomach cramps, and shaking. Chronic abuse can lead to psychotic behavior, paranoia, and many others.

Manufacturer of methamphetamine is a process that those involved literally take their own lives into their hands. Without going into much detail, producing meth requires the use of some very hazardous chemicals, and reports of meth labs exploding are plentiful. These have resulted in the physical injuries and even deaths of anyone who happened to be in the dwellings at the time of the explosions, including any children who are nearby, since many meth labs are contained in people’s homes.

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A man accused of killing a mother and grandmother while being high on crack cocaine had fourteen prior arrests at the time of the fatal crash, claims a police report.

The man's drug abuse was well known to local authorities before the accident in which he struck and killed a mother and grandmother with his Chevy Tahoe. The 30-year-old man had faces charges 14 times prior to the January 6, 2011 crash.

The man has faced a variety of charges, including possession of a controlled substance and marijuana. The man was arrested several times for driving with a suspended license and with a revoked license, reports a source. In total, the man has faced 55 charges since 1999.

According to authorities, the man was hospitalized with a broken pelvis and two broken ankles. He is currently under house arrest at his home and is equipped with an electronic monitor so authorities can track his whereabouts. He was not taken to jail upon release from the hospital because the jail is not equipped to care for his injuries. The jail only has two to three medical staff members to serve approximately 1300 inmates housed at the jail. The man is currently bed-ridden and required constant care. As soon as he has sufficiently recovered, he will be moved to the jail, according to authorities.

The man faces two counts of murder, possession of cocaine, two counts of assault and driving with a revoked license.

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In an effort to more easily identify illegal immigrants who have committed crimes, there is a new federal program that uses fingerprinting, using federal databases, to do so, explains a reporter. This program is being adopted by states all across America in an effort to nab illegal immigrants who have been convicted of a crime like drug possession to make it easier to process them. This program is said to be implemented across the entire U.S. by 2013.

Opponents of this program say that such measures are unnecessary, but police and law enforcement all agree that it makes the task of prosecuting illegal immigrants who have previously committed crimes much easier, reports the insider. A routine traffic stop could turn bad for any one of America’s millions of drivers, especially if they have a warrant out for their arrest and they are caught with cocaine in their possession. Why should it be any different for an illegal immigrant?

With the plethora of new laws being made to keep catch perpetrators of crimes, it can sometimes seem a little overwhelming, but law enforcement continues to insist that these new technological advances and programs are necessary to keep peace on our streets, explains the source. Of course, there are still flaws in the system and bugs to be worked out, but like everything else, this new program will take time to implement and to perfect. In the meantime, we are being urged to accept these new laws as being a step in the right direction for combating crime in all areas.

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The Supreme Court rejected an appeal that would have overturned a conviction of a Washington state man. The man is an ex felon who was appealing a law that would send him back to prison for several months.

The man was pulled over by police in 2005. They told a reporter that they suspected that he was selling cocaine. Police also realized he was wearing a vest. If police suspect a person is breaking the law, they have the right to pull an individual over.

The court rejected his appeal over a federal law banning convicted felonies from having body armor. This also includes bulletproof vests. A 7-2 decision by the Court to not review the case determined that they would not intervene with the decision for the man to be sentenced to 18 months in prison. They decided to stick with the original verdict. Drug possession was certainly the contention of the law enforcement group.

The 2002 law made it illegal for convicted felonies to have armor or vests. The law was proposed during a time where many high-profile shootings were occurring involving police officers. Many of the shootings occurred during bank robberies. The law was proposed to prevent more officers from being killed.

If the man had not been an ex-felon, he would have not broken federal law. It is a federal matter because he was stopped in Washington for suspicion of selling cocaine, but the police officers noticed the vest which had been manufactured in California, explained a spokesperson. He was convicted of armed robbery in 1999.

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A 30-year-old immigrant, married to an American woman, with a very young son, was arrested on September 28, 2009, taken from his family home in Durham, North Carolina, a New York Criminal Lawyer reported.

“I was scared, but in the back of my mind, I just felt that everything would eventually be OK because I was a citizen and he was married to me,” said the immigrant’s wife. She is a mental health therapist, born and raised in the United States.

It’s been more than a year and a half and every request for release on bond has been denied, thanks to two misdemeanor drug possession charges from 1998. The authorities feel these charges make him a flight risk, which means he stays in prison until they make a final decision, according to a Bronx Criminal Lawyer.

While this particular man has a lawyer, many of the detainees in ICE facilities never get the chance to see one, because their facilities tend to be in isolated locations, which makes the acquisition of an attorney much more expensive. The man in question is nine hours from his home and two hours from his own attorney.

“Unlike in the criminal system, where if someone can’t afford a lawyer they’re appointed one, in the immigration system you have a right to a lawyer, but you have to find and pay one for yourself,” a representative of the National Immigrant Justice Center tell.

Fortunately, the wife of the North Carolina immigrant can hire a lawyer, but many detained in similar circumstances cannot. She gets the money from her mother and grandmother, who have paid $14,000 so far, and that might only be the beginning. There are also travel expenses, application fees for immigration forms, and counseling fees for wife and son.

“If it wasn’t for them, we would probably be out of the country,” said the wife, referring to her mother and grandmother.

The immigrant did illegally enter the country, but at the age of eight, brought by his mother. Eventually, he gained a work permit of his own. But because he entered the country as a minor, his immigration status relied on his mother’s status. She was denied permanent residency in 2008, which invalidated her son’s immigration status. When Immigration Services sent him a notice to appear in court, it was sent to the wrong address. They later admitted their mistake but only after the man was arrested and ordered deported.

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It is amazing the things that people will try to get away with when it comes to smuggling drugs into our country. Immigration and customs agents see it every day. People come up with the most hair brained schemes to get their drugs through customs, to the point of absurdity. According to a reporter, one man tried a playful approach, but ended up with egg on his face after all.

The 23 year old Florida man flew into LA International Airport with a suitcase filled with plastic Easter eggs. When Immigrations officers became suspicious, the man tried to play off the incident, saying that the toy eggs were filled with candy and he was taking them home to his children, despite the fact that Easter was months away. Officers searched the suitcase and lo and behold, there was candy in those eggs, alright, but not the kind of candy one would give to a small child.

Reports from the court said that police cracked open the plastic eggs to discover 14 pounds of cocaine, estimated to be almost $100,000 worth on the street. Why the man thought that his story would fly is beyond most of us. Surely the TSA has proven to us again and again that it is difficult enough to slip through security with a bottle of water, so why try to sneak through such a large quantity of cocaine? Needless to say, the candy man ended up going to jail with more than a little bit of egg on his face.

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A Massachusetts man has been given the gift of learning a hard life’s lesson but at much less cost after a plea bargain his lawyers initiated landed him serving a mere 120 days at a Vermont prison work camp after a fatal car accident in which his friend was killed. The 24 year old man was DWI last March when the accident occurred.

Reports said the man lost control of the car, sending it off the road and rolling off to the side. The passenger, a friend of the man, was thrown from the vehicle sustaining fatal injuries. He died later that night at the hospital. Though family and friends were devastated over the man’s death, they rallied around the 24 year old driver and supported him. Those closest to him said they knew that he was not a criminal, but had chosen to make a very bad decision on the night that he got drunk before he got behind the wheel. Drug possession was not a part of the scene.

The worst case scenario could have been 30 years in prison for the driver, but in the end the judge saw fit to give him a new lease on life by allowing him to attend a prison work camp instead of doing hard time. In this case, a man who made a tragic mistake that he will have to bear for the rest of his life gets another chance to live according to a higher principle.

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What goes around comes around. A distinguished public official in Las Vegas Nevada, known for his glamorous prosecution of celebrities for drug violations, certainly found out first hand following his recent arrest for buying crack cocaine.

A source familiar with the high profile attorney's legal record said the special prosecutor prosecuted Paris Hilton following her cocaine arrest a year ago. The special prosecutor was the attorney of record in the prosecution of rising star Bruno Mars on drug possession charges.

Authorities said that the special prosecutor was being investigated on allegations that he regularly bought $40 worth of coke every week from a street dealer. His arrest came as a result of being seen buying the drug on the street. The special prosecutor's BMW was idling on a Las Vegas street where law enforcement observed a possible drug buy taking place. The arrest report said that the special prosecutor picked up an African American male at one apartment building and dropped him off at another building. Then the special prosecutor allegedly drove around before returning to the same drop off site and picked up the same man. When authorities pulled the black BMW over the suspected drug dealer fled from the passenger side of the vehicle. One officer gave chase and apprehended the suspect, a resident of Las Vegas.

The suspect informed arresting officers that he knew the special prosecutor as "Joe". He told them further that "Joe" had been buying coke from him regularly for the past seven months to the tune of $40 per transaction four times every week, authorities told an NY Criminal Lawyer.
The special prosecutor is in a lot of trouble. His computer has been seized and he has been suspended from his prosecutor's job with the District Attorney's office in Las Vegas. It is not clear whether he has compromised other cases he has prosecuted for the DA. The special prosecutor may have violated the integrity of a number of cases he was handling by association with the drug task force he was running as part of his job. His immediate supervisor, DA Rogers, has revoked the special prosecutor's badge and is seeking a replacement for the long time prosecutor as soon as practicable.

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The Alabama House of Representatives voted 73-28 on April 5, 2011 to pass an immigration law very similar to the controversial one passed in Arizona. It gives law enforcement officers the ability to detain people on the suspicion of being in the United States illegally.
The sponsor of the bill confirmed that the bill “attacks every aspect of an illegal alien’s life.”
“This bill is designed to make it difficult for them to live here so they will deport themselves,” the bill’s sponsor stated. The bill will go to the Senate, now that it has been passed in the Alabama House.

The sponsor of the bill claims illegal immigrants cost taxpayer money and take jobs American citizens would otherwise be working. Opponents, however, insist the bill will result in racial profiling and make law enforcement more expensive. In their opinion, immigration enforcement is the job of the federal government. The supoprters of the bill believe that undocumented workers are responsible increased crime including drug trafficking, various theft crimes including robbery, sex crimes as well all types of violent felonies.

The bill, if passed, would require law enforcement officers to obtain proof of citizenship or residency from anyone they stop for minor incidents like traffic violations, if there is reasonable suspicion that the suspect may be in the United States illegally. The officer would have to make an attempt to ascertain the suspect’s legal status and those believed to be in the United States illegally would be detained and charged with trespassing.

Jails would be able to hold people until their immigration status could be verified. The bill would also make it illegal to give an illegal immigrant a home, to give them a ride, to rent to them, or employ them.

“Help me understand this reasonable suspicion. Do I look American?” an opposing representative asked the bill’s sponsor.

The sponsor replied that “reasonable suspicion” would include someone without identification who acted nervous or who changed their story while speaking with an officer. He also assured citizens that officers could not pull someone over or detain them solely on the suspicion of being in the country illegally. They would have to be pulled over for another matter first.

Alabama could have as many as 120,000 undocumented persons living in the state as of March 2010, which is double the number from just five years ago.

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It was all about a heroin addiction with two homeless men, Suffolk police told a source. They committed a number of burglaries to pay for their expensive habit and are charged with drug possession.

The two men, 41 and 42 years of age, were arrested by police, following a chase. The police were tipped off after a witness saw the pair breaking into a home in Dix Hills.
Police said the two men are suspected of committing eight burglaries. Seven of them were in Dix Hills, and they attempted two others.

According to the police lieutenant, they were not only charged with the burglaries, but two counts of second-degree assault, four counts of second-degree criminal mischief, resisting arrest, and unlawfully fleeing a police officer. The police chased the pair to a dead-end street, where their car, a Chevrolet Blazer, tried to bull through four marked police cruisers, as the suspects attempted to escape.

The police lieutenant said that two officers were injured during the arrest. One sprained his wrist and fingers. He did not detail the extent of the injuries the other officer suffered.
The 42-year-old suspect was held on $365,000 bond or $182,500 cash bail when he was arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip.

The second suspect was sent to the hospital with undisclosed injuries. Any information about his arraignment is also currently unknown. Police say both of these men suffered from a drug habit. The entire point of the robbery was to get money to buy more drugs.

“Anything they could steal, really,” the police lieutenant said. “They were looking for cash or items they could sell quickly.”

Witnesses had already given police information to find the two men, learning more in the last sighting that led to the final arrest of the suspects. Police tried to stop the burglary, but instead were led on a chase, according to the police lieutenant. The pair fled at high speed, tracked by both police cruisers and a helicopter.

Police in New York and Suffolk County encounter similar types of crime involving drug use and robbery.

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A group of citizens told a New York Criminal Lawyer that a couple was blamed for having videotaped their toddler who is 23 months old and was allegedly smoking pot. The couple was arraigned in court for charges of negligence.
The police told reporters that they got a tip about the incident from an anonymous person. The Sheriff of the country went to the accused couple’s home and found the twenty year old mother and 24 year old father of the child. The police said that the video did, in fact, show that the toddler was smoking pot from a pipe. This incident occurred about three times. The pipe had residue of marijuana in it as seen on the video. The video has become the main evidence in the case and will be kept into evidence and not released.
The parents were charged for child cruelty and neglect. An investigation into the case was done and that was when the couple was officially charged. Both parents were not booked at the same time. The mother was brought into custody first and then the father surrendered the next day.
The Police told a A New York Criminal Attorney is set to transact business in court for any criminal case.

Both parents were held in jail on a bail of $100,000. According to law enforcement, the parents seem to be remorseful for their behavior and have since understood that they did not make a good decision in this case. According to law enforcement investigators, both parents owned medical marijuana cards. The toddler was taken away from the parents and put in custody. In the Bronx and New York this behavior is not condoned by the courts.

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In Arizona, the controversy continues surrounding the status of illegal immigrants. Despite recent legislative changes in the treatment of illegal immigrants, little has been solved regarding the treatment of these people who are living in the United States illegally. The United States Border Patrol has enacted new policy which includes sending illegal immigrants back across the border.

The new unofficial policy is to send anyone illegally crossing the United States-Mexico border to be sent back to Mexico instead of being arrested. Local law official say that sending people back to Mexico does little to solve the problem; they report that people tend to make multiple attempts to cross the border if the first attempt is unsuccessful.

There are some accusations that the new policy is politically motivated. The theory is that the change in policy is attempting to keep the number of border arrests down to improve the security statistics. By sending the border crossers back to Mexico, the number of arrests along the border has decreased and politicians are using this statistic to suggest that the US-Mexico border has become more secure.

Local law enforcement does not appreciate the new policy as the lower number of people being arrested may cause an increase in the number of people attempting to cross the border. They suggest that this increase in attempts actual decreases the security of the communities near the border. The lack of consequence for illegal entering the country may promote the idea that there is little or no consequence for breaking federal laws.

While immigration has always been a particularly complex issue in the United States, the new policy further complicates the legal process. The selective arresting of some border crossers while others are simply turned back calls into question the fairness of the process.Many supporters of the bill believe that the undocumented people are involved with the smuugling of a variety of drugs ranging from marijuana to heroin as well as a illegal guns.

Federal officials have officially denied that this is a new official policy; however, many people in the organization have said that they were given these orders. A NY City Criminal Lawyer explains that local law enforcement officials continue to argue against this new policy, whether official or not.

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A distressed mother of an alleged 14-year-old alleged murderer has just been charged with entering the United States illegally, according to New York Criminal Lawyers and is facing deportation.

The 43-year-old suspect was arrested with her husband and taken from their apartment, where they lived for nearly eight years to be federally charged with illegal re-entry after previous deportation according to local police reports.

In 1997, the mother was originally deported for possession of rock cocaine according to police reports. No records indicated that she applied to be reinstated to the United States. Her husband was originally deported back in May of 2002.

It is unknown what prompted the arrest, but Lawyers said the couple was arrested and taken away in front of their other elementary school-aged children. The children were also taken from the couple at the scene.

The 14-year old alleged murderer, who admitted to participating in at four beheadings, is currently in a protected location while Mexican Authorities search for evidence of citizenship and other details about the boy who was supposedly born in San Diego.

Authorities continue to investigate whether or not the two older sisters had ties to organized crime. They are currently being held in a Mexico City detention facility, New York City Criminal Lawyers report.

In a similar story, three men were arrested this week for possibly working for the same drug group located in Cuernavaca. Arresting army troops were led to an area where these men allegedly buried at least two of their homicide victims. Cases like this are common in Manhattan and Long Island.

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A Police Officer told a New York Criminal Lawyer about the DUI incident with celebrity and former teen star, David Cassidy, who was a singer and actor during the 1970s. The Police Officer indicated that the star is assumed to be ready to enter a please of guilty. He also have the option of entering a please of no contest. The sentencing hearing took place a few months after the incident and David Cassidy was charged with a DUI not drug possession.
The Police Officer indicated that on the day of the sentencing, the Judge declared a postponement of the sentencing. However, his lawyer opted to have him enter a plea in written format for the DUI charges against him. The police report indicated that Mr. Cassidy could not stay in his lane and when stopped, the police found open alcohol containers in his vehicle, which was in violation of the law.
The Police Officer explained to the NY Criminal Lawyer, “David Cassidy was allowed to not appear at the hearing because it was a misdemeanor charge and his lawyer would stand on his behalf and enter the plea for him. “
Reporters were anticipating that David Cassidy would have appeared at the sentencing hearing, but they were highly disappointed. David Cassidy lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and he was driving on the highway on a November evening, when the police pulled him over. His car had veered off the road and he almost caused a crash with the other vehicle behind him. He failed the breathalyzer test. Cases like Cassidy's are common in places like Brooklyn and The Bronx.

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A federal immigration judge denied an ex-police officer from Mexico asylum, a New York City Criminal Lawyer reported. The officer fled drug violence from Juarez, Mexico.

The ex-police officer’s case was heard late November 2010. The hearing was closed to the public at a federal immigration court in Dallas.

The 27-year-old ex-police officer said he refused to be bought off by drug cartels. His decision resulted in a gun battle in a city across from El Paso, Texas. The gunfight occurred in 2008. It is unclear if the man’s attorney will appeal the court’s decision, a reporter was told.

The increase in violence has sent many Mexicans seeking peaceful American pastures through asylum. Records show that there has been an increase for asylums being requested, an observer said. Few asylum requests are granted. If an individual is granted asylum, the United States would provide a refuge for the people to protect them.

Death tolls in Mexico have skyrocketed as Mexican officials are fighting to put an end to drugs. Many drug cartels have control over police efforts and they create fear in citizens. Mexico military and federal agents have been fighting against their own because of the corruption amongst the law enforcement. The drug war has made loyalties of people involved clear.

The federal Executive Office for Immigration Review spokeswoman said that the Dallas judge wrote an opinion about the case and submitted a letter to the review board. A copy of the letter was not disclosed to the public or the media in Staten Island and Suffolk, informed a New York Criminal Lawyer.

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Investigators have seized the alleged client list of a retired chief probation officer after his arrest late last week, when he was charged with cocaine trafficking. The suspect was arraigned on Monday at the Dukes County Courthouse and pled not guilty to trafficking more than 28 grams of cocaine, a class-b-substance, according to court documents found by a New York City Criminal Lawyer.
The suspect’s ledger allegedly contained the names of 20 persons, along with corresponding coke order amounts and drug debts. The Sargent further revealed that police have been getting tips about the suspect “for years.”
The 65-year-old former probation officer was arrested by members of the Martha’s Vineyard Drug Task Force and Oak Bluffs Police Department on Friday, March 18 at approximately 4:30 p.m., after they arrived, armed with a search warrant, to search the suspect’s property. Officers at the scene found 39 packages of cocaine on the suspect and on his property, and also found cutting agents used to package the cocaine, according to court records obtained by investigators from The Bronx and Westchester County.
The suspect served 30 years as a chief probation officer, retiring in 2000 to Martha's Vineyard with his wife. Officers said he cooperated during the arrest, leading them to the location of drugs on both his property and his person, according to a statement of facts provided to the court.
The suspect admitted that he had sold cocaine to an individual that members of the Task Force and Police Department observed exiting the property just before the arrest, according to a statement gathered by a NYC Criminal Lawyer.
He was ordered to pay $500 bail and forfeit his passport on Monday and is scheduled to appear in court again on April 22.

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The Police indicate to a NY Criminal Lawyer that a woman in East Wallingford is facing charges of felony because she grows marijuana in her home. The woman claims that she was cultivating the marijuana to use for her son who was severely ill.
The woman, according to what the Police told the New York Criminal Lawyer, would not have to stand any trial because of this one reason. The newspaper media reported that the prosecutor of the state made a referral that the accused enter into a Court Diversion program. If she completes that program successfully, the accused will be free of the charges.
The Police reported to the New York Criminal Lawyer that the woman has been persuading the legal system that she does not deserve of any felony charges since her son is so ill and the marijuana is helping him. She confesses that according to the legal system, she is guilty, but for her son, she would do whatever it takes to help him to be well. She did all of this to save her son’s life as he patiently waited to get a kidney transplant. Every day, her son had to undergo dialysis. In The Bronx and Manhattan growing pot is illegal.
The prosecutors of the state did not agree with her, though, because it was not legal to grow the medical marijuana. This only occurred in the state of California. Had she grown the marijuana in small quantities and inside of her home, it would not be deemed illegal. The mother was glad to compromise instead to enter a diversion program.

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A U.S. immigration official stated that the 82-year-old CIA-trained explosives expert exile Luis Posada Carriles application for US citizenship has raised concerns, and numerous red-flags. As she reviewed the form, she came across many things that were disturbing to her. Drug Possession was also suspected but never proven.

In section N400, Posado stated that he had advocated the overthrow of a government. He also noted a Panamanian conviction that caused him to serve 4 years in prison. There were others that were not available at the time of this publication.

In 2002 Posada was arrested for planning to assassinate Fidel Castro. He was convicted of a lesser charge. In 2004 he received a controversial presidential pardon, states a Brooklyn Criminal Lawyer. It’s not the first time that he came up against the law in Cuba. Cuban officials have alleged that Posada was involved in a little-known 1998 plot to bomb an civilian aircraft going from Cuba to Central America. He was also accused of a 1976 combing of a Cuban airline that killed 73 people. He was acquitted in a trial in Venezuela. Authorities in Manhattan and Staten Island have taken notice of this case for future reference.

Other people have testified that Posada also lied under oath at the hearings for asylum and naturalization in 2005 and 2006. Due to a litany of errors in translation and factual date in the transcripts of the hearings, the question of whether Posada lied under oath is still debatable. There are already plans in place to challenge the transcriptions and translations at an upcoming date, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer.

Posada applied for citizenship in 2005 after sneaking back into the country. He applied because of his service in the U.S. army during the 1961 Bay of Pigs. There are currently 11 charges against Posada.

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Three local men are suspected of distributing illegal steroids in the Delaware Valley region of Philadelphia.

Fourteen people were arrested related to the case, with two middle aged men being local to the region. All were detained Wednesday afternoon awaiting the results of the trial.

The steroids ring was managed by a police detective from Philadelphia. This was an extremely sophisticated and organized criminal venture. Large quantities of Anabolic Steroids and Human Growth Hormone were purchased from China and Europe. The New York Criminal Lawyer said that the most common drugs sold through the ring were Nandrodex 300 and Testodex Enanthate 250. Both of these are steroids which can be used to build muscles very quickly, however they have some very dangerous long term side effects. In Manhattan and Staten Island this is considered to be drug possession.

The scale of the steroids ring is thought to of been worth millions of dollars a year. The FBI have had a major success by shutting down this drug ring. Taking such a large quantity of illegal drugs off the market has helped to protect the public.

The two local suspects purchased the steroids from the police detective who then sold them onto clients in the local area. Many of the steroids were sold through fitness clubs for the purpose of body building, the N York Criminal Lawyer explained that the names of the fitness clubs were not released.

Federal agents also discovered that text messages were used to arrange the sales of steroids. The drugs were also sold through various websites such as www.steroids.com and www.isteroids.com. The New York Criminal Lawyer explains that this drug dealing ring could become much bigger if the websites were better designed, shutting down the drug ring this quickly was in everyone’s best interests.

The NY Criminal Lawyer said that the trial was ongoing. If the suspects are found guilty then they are expected to spend up to 10 years in prison. This was a very high profile case which was investigated by the Philadelphia PD, FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration and US Postal Inspection Service. The fact that this drug ring was run by members of the police force is very concerning, especially as it managed to run undetected for so long.

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A pharmacist was waiting in the parking lot of a gas station in Plainview when detectives overheard him having a conversation on his cell phone. The conversation was about a drug sale he was about to make. The detectives watched as 53 year old Syosset resident Robert Ciskanik sold narcotics out of his car. They then arrested Ciskanik and Hosam Karin, a 57 year old Freeport resident. Ciskanik was found to have over 400 oxycodone pills on his person. Karin had 15 Cialis pills on his person. While police were arresting the two men, another car pulled into the Old Country Road gas station. The passenger of the car walked over to Ciskanik’s car looking for him. The man, Michael Lulo of Nesconset, was found to have more than $17,000.00 cash on him as well as oxycodone and methadone. He was also put under arrest. Reports state that Ciskanik was licensed in New York State as a pharmacist but do not release where he was employed. According to a NY Criminal Lawyer, Ciskanik was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a narcotic and criminal sale of a controlled substance. He was held on $100,000.00 bail. Lulo was charged with criminal possession of a narcotic and conspiracy. He was released on $6,000.00 bail. Karin was given a desk appearance ticket (DAT). All three men will be arraigned at Nassau County First District Court; located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead NY 11550. Drug Possession is treated very seriously in New York City and Westchester County.

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There has been one more arrest in the case of an attempted home invasion that ended with the death of one would-be burglar and the wounding of another, police sources told NY Criminal Lawyers.
Suffolk police investigators found a fourth man involved in the attempted home invasion – a 25-year-old man from Mattituck, who was subsequently arrested. He was charged with first-degree burglary.
NY Criminal Lawyers do not yet know how the police found the latest suspect or how he specifically participated in the attempted burglary. According to police sources, they believed only three men to have been involved in the April 13 incident.
One of the burglars shot a pit bull in the house with a .22-caliber rifle. Then, a resident shot the burglar, killing him. The resident had a permit for the shotgun and no charges have been filed against him. The dog is expected to recover.
The resident also shot another burglar, a 25-year-old man from Mastic. The wounded burglar was taken to Southside Hospital and listed in critical condition. Further details on his condition are unavailable.
The third burglar, a 27-year-old man from Aquebogue, escaped the scene but was soon caught, police sources explained to NY Criminal Lawyers. He was charged with first-degree burglary, and held on $1 million bail after his arraignment. A deputy bureau chief requested that amount due to the third burglar’s previous activities.
Records showed that the third burglar had already been arrested on drug charges, possession of stolen property and criminal mischief. Two of the charges earned him probation and time served. It is not certain what happened with the third charge. In Brooklyn and Queens, Drug Possession would be one of the more serious charges.
The burglar who died in the attempt had already served time in New York and New Jersey and had been arrested for other burglaries in Suffolk County in 2003. He was released in December 2007, police sources indicated to NY Criminal Lawyers, only to be arrested again in 2008 for failing to report to his parole officer. He had been released early, so was force to serve the final two months of his sentence.

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A pair of Brooklyn bandits held up a pizzeria in Williamsburg.
The perpetrators, wearing masks and armed with guns, entered a Papa John’s on Grand Street near Leonard Street at 10 p.m. One of the robbers drew a silver pistol and forced the 18-year-old working the counter to open the register, cops told New York Criminal Lawyers.
The thieves took an undisclosed amount of cash, then ordered the worker to give them what he had, taking his cash and his iPhone, police added.
There are several stories out of Staten Island New York Criminal Lawyers are currently investigating.
The first is of a suspected drug dealer murdered in his car as he drove through Port Richmond. The 26-year-old victim was driving a 2003 Infiniti coup when he was shot through the open window of his car below the left eye at 2:39 a.m. on Harrison Avenue near Castleton Avenue.
The victim had been in trouble with the law before for drug-related issues and was caught in a 2008 prosecution sting. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Drug Possession in Brooklyn and Queens is treated very seriously by law enforcement.
In West Brighton, an ex-con shot up a rival’s car in a drive-by.
The 20-year-old ex-con shot at his enemy’s PT Cruiser as it was parked on Delafield Avenue near Broadway at 8:15 in the evening. The flurry of bullets broke four windows and put a hole in the body of the car.
The shooter was found in his home two hours later, armed with a semi-automatic weapon and listening to an NYPD radio that had been previously reported stolen. He was already on parole after a year in prison for shooting a man in the leg in 2008 at a movie theater.
Finally, a man in Midland Beach was arrested, thanks to a weapon found in his car.
Officers pulled the 36-year-old man for his illegally-tinted windows, when they found the Glock with 34 ammo cartridges in the car. He told the police he was going fishing, but he may actually end up in jail instead, police told New York Criminal Lawyers.

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According to a New York Criminal Lawyer, a Chief Deputy District Attorney was arrested and accused of possession of rock cocaine in Las Vegas. Drug Possession in New York City or Long Island are serious crimes with huge penalties for the offender.

The 10-year veteran was working on a task force and handled celebrity drug scandals including busts of Paris Hilton and Bruno Mars. He could not be reached for comment regarding this matter. This would also be a very serious matter in Brooklyn, NY.

A District Attorney in the area revealed that in going over the defendant’s cases, he was relieved that there had been no wrongful prosecutions, explaining that everything checked out in the system and there should be no concern that the Deputy Chief had access to the drugs that were supposed to be evidence.
A Las Vegas Officer stopped the District Attorney’s white BMW a little before 5pm on Saturday near Desert Inn Road, an area where drugs are rampant. As officers got near the car, a passenger, 43, jumped out of the passenger side and ran. He later told officers that he knew the defendant only as "Joe," a regular customer who would call his cell phone to set up small drug buys. The passenger has had trouble with the law in the past, but there is no indication he was in a case involved with the defendant.

The Chief Deputy was supposedly a regular customer buying the drugs two to three times a week for at least the past six months. It is unclear at this time whether his actions hindered any investigations. Although his 10-year marriage ended in divorce in 2005, the defendant has had no trouble with the law other than this recent arrest. As a prosecutor, handled several high profile cases; in addition to the Paris Hilton and Bruno Mars cases, he also handled the case of Steven Zegrean, a casino shooter that was convicted in 2009 for an attack two years earlier that left four people wounded.

No statement was made from the defendant and he is scheduled to appear in Las Vegas Justice Court in May.

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A drug pusher may have been one of the few Americans to actually benefit from the events of September 11, 2001, New York Criminal Lawyers have learned. But now, his luck has run out.
The drug dealer may have already been in prison but for the fact that the evidence gathered against him happened to be in the World Trade Center on 9/11. Now another charge has surfaced and he will serve a five-year sentence for bail jumping – something he did more than 16 years ago, in an appeals court ruling.
Back in 1994, the deal was already on probation when he was arrested for allegedly being one of the men behind a crack ring in the Bronx. He was allowed to go on $200,000 bail, then went into hiding. In order to stay hidden, he even burned off his own fingerprints, sources have stated.
He was caught for drug dealing in 2007 and was sentenced to 151 months in prison. It was at that time he pleaded guilty to bail jumping in order to get a deal that would limit his stay in prison to no more than two years.
The judge wasn’t going for that, however. He claimed the bail jumper had made a “mockery of the constitutional right to bail” and made sure he got more than twice the two years – five years in total.
An appeal was made, but the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld the decision.
In other news, a fight between a former student and a school aide near a middle school in Queens resulted in hospitalization for one person and a sprained ankle for a dean who attempted to break up the fight, sources have revealed to New York Criminal Lawyers.
The argument between the two women started inside the school and moved outside, where their confrontation turned violent. During the fistfight on the playground, the dean attempted to intervene, but fell down as the others continued to fight.
Both of the fighters were arrested and charges are still pending.
One of the combatants was taken to the hospital, bleeding from the head. Authorities told N York Criminal Lawyers that none of the wounds were serious.

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Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy has unveiled a new plan to stop heroin usage in Nassau County and Suffolk County’s younger generation. Suffolk County had over 1,000 heroin related drug charges this year and 50 heroin related overdoses. The dramatic statistics have made officials take notice. Suffolk is now forming a new heroin task force. They will be taking 31 officers from Suffolk County’s other precincts to form this squad. These officers will investigate all leads and tips that they receive. They have set up a text messaging hotline for tips to be called in anonymously. They will also going into the high schools and middle schools with social workers to talk to children about heroin. A Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer reports that officials are also trying to lobby for a new law to try to dissuade potential drug sales. They would like any vehicle used in a heroin sale to become property of the County.
The County is planning on offering free drug testing kits for parents and making guidebooks available to parents. These books will alert parents to the signs of heroin use and treatment options. They will be hosting “sober” events for recovering addicts. These events will be part of new support groups that will be formed for addicts who are looking for counseling.
Though these plans are in place, some will still be put under arrest because of heroin. If that were to happen to you or a loved one, you will need an aggressive Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer.

A New York Criminal Lawyer can help you defend a possession charge of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, prescription pills or drug paraphernalia. If you are foolish enough not to seek the council of an attorney with experience, you are taking a chance that your freedom will be lost.

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A twenty-one-year-old man was leaving the lobby on Decatur Avenue near East Fordam Road early one morning. His story was that he was visiting a woman who lived there and thus leaving a Brooklyn Criminal Lawyer with a rather large job on his hands.

The man was in possession of heroin so it’s obvious he is going to need the help of a Brooklyn Criminal Lawyer. Since the man told authorities that he was visiting a woman who lived in the building yet she indicated that she didn’t know the man, he is definitely going to want to use the services of the best New York Criminal Lawyer he can find. The expertise of a good criminal lawyer can assure the client that he or she is getting the best advice available. You must have someone able to handle all the aspects of a criminal case including police behavior, evidence and the law as it applies to a particular case.

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The bust labeled “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush” definitely has the characteristics of a big time organization. Marijuana and $1.1 million in cash was found and it is thought to be the profits from a money-laundering ring and even has ties to a mob. The apartment on Mulberry Street is located near part of the Bonanno crime family’s turf.

Two men were arrested last month in conjunction with this drug ring. A photo of one of these men in a field of marijuana was found in the flat and by all indications, the drugs were headed to California to fund a Mexican cocaine purchase and the rest would be shipped to Canada.

Two other suspects of the drug ring are Dehran Duckworth, a drummer in the band Narhed and a real estate agent. These criminals were caught last month with a duffel bag holding five pounds of marijuana. The bag was in a BMW, which was belonged to one of the suspects. The pot was found shrink-wrapped to help hide the odor of the pot and the other chemicals used in processing. Marijuana and Canadian Bud is a source of big bucks for the criminals involved in the drug industry.

The autopsy was inconclusive and the child’s father who was distraught said the woman was a good mother and he couldn’t imagine why she would do such a thing. The father was also decidedly upset that his son was left unidentified when obviously relatives much closer to the family could have made the identification. According to a Nassau County Criminal Lawyer, he was planning to make the trek across the country to identify the little boy and hopefully gets some answers while planning a burial.

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A deranged woman, a distraught father and ex-husband and an extremely confused grandmother all try to make out the details behind the supposed murder of an eight-year-old boy. They could use a Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer. The father, who lives across the country, said he thought that the grandmother of the child had identified the little boys body. However, he learned after 48 hours that the little boy’s body remained in the medical examiner’s office without a proper identification. The mother is suspected of the crime in which the child was apparently fed ground up prescription medication.

The mother, who is now in a psyche ward, had emailed a relative indicating that there was a problem. The police burst into the home only to find an incoherent mother babbling. And, the mother also left a suicide note suggesting that more information could be found on the computer. Obviously the crime lab has the computer and will be examining it for further information. Drug Possession was not an issue here.

The Law Firm of Steven Bilkis and Associates with its Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer could help a young father determine what and why his ex-wife would commit such a horrible crime. The autopsy was inconclusive and the child’s father who was distraught said the woman was a good mother and he couldn’t imagine why she would do such a thing. The father was also decidedly upset that his son was left unidentified when obviously relatives much closer to the family could have made the identification. He was planning to make the trek across the country to identify the little boy and hopefully gets some answers while planning a burial.

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A Nassau County couple is facing multiple charges after trying to sell heroin to an undercover police officer in Lynbrook, NY. Nassau County Police report that the couple was caught with more than 100 bags of heroin. They also had approximately 1,000 additional bags hidden in their daughter’s baby bag in the backseat of their car. Their daughter was sleeping in the car at the time of the arrest. The husband is facing charges of felony criminal sale of a controlled substance and felony criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was held on $50,000.00 bail. His wife was charged with felony criminal possession of a narcotic drug and felony criminal possession of a controlled substance. She was held on $35,000.00 bail. They will be arraigned in Nassau County First District Court; located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead NY 11550. The child was given to a grandparent.
If you or your loved one has been put under arrest for possession or sale of heroin, or any controlled substance, you will need a high quality Nassau County Criminal Lawyer to defend your legal rights. The offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has Nassau County Criminal Lawyers that understand the stress an arrest like this can out on you and your family. Our Nassau County Criminal Lawyers can also help you defend a sale/possession charge of marijuana, cocaine, and any controlled substance. We have offices located in Nassau, Queens, Manhattan, Suffolk, Bronx, and Brooklyn. Our firm offers a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529).

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The thoughts of one woman trying to cause her husband, a veteran detective, to lose his job before he was killed by lacing his food with marijuana was determined to be untrue. The detective was fired and is now working as a security guard. His wife apparently smokes marijuana for back pain. However, this is one criminal act that just seems a bit odd and unclear.

The detective was found to have high levels of marijuana in his system based on hair samples. The union tried to argue that this was not an acceptable method of testing but the appeals court stated that the Commissioner was in charge of the situation and the choice of how to test the individual was non-negotiable. Situations like this are times when you will want to put your confidence in The Law Office of Steven Bilkis and Associates and its New York Criminal Lawyers. Just call 1-800-NYNY-Law for a free consultation with a New York Criminal Lawyer.

As it appears, this detective will not be getting his job back as the hair samples showed that the levels of marijuana in his system were not consistent with his food being laced with marijuana or the second hand smoke from his wife’s smoking the drug. The argument against the hair samples was in vain. The attorney for the detective said they are still seeking a way to get the decision over-turned so that the detective could return to work. The wife and the detective both seem to be in a particularly odd situation and one of them is obviously guilty of a criminal act.

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Suffolk County Police recently arrested two people of Mastic Road, Mastic NY. The police were responding to a call reporting the two passed out on the ground. They arrived to find their three year old boy walking around unattended near Universal Church; located on Suffolk Avenue Brentwood NY 11717. The parents of the child were found unconscious nearby. The husband was charged with possession of hypodermic needle, possession of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child. The mother was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and loitering. One was held on $10,000.00 bail and the other was held on $500 bond. They will be arraigned in Suffolk First District Court; located at 400 Carleton Ave. Central Islip, NY 11722.
If you are facing a criminal Endangering the Welfare of a Child charge, you need an aggressive Nassau County Criminal Lawyer to help protect your legal rights. At Stephen Bilkis & Associates, our Nassau County Criminal Lawyers are experienced in handling all types of criminal charges and will work aggressively on your case. Our offices are conveniently located in Suffolkn Nassau, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx. We offer a free consultation with a Nassau County Endangering the Welfare of a Child Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to take advantage of this free opportunity.
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Police have been using online gaming to help catch thieves. A fugitive had been arrested for the sale of a controlled substance and the sale of marijuana in Illinois. He had managed to flee the country to avoid going to jail. Unfortunately he was addicted to the popular computer game “World of Warcraft.” The game, made by Blizzard Entertainment, is an online role playing where the players can interact with each other while controlling their avatar in fights and scheduled battles. Deputies in Illinois received a tip that the suspect was still an active player in the game. Blizzard Entertainment gave the man's IP address, account and billing information to authorities. Once they had that information, they were able to find the fugitive in Ottowa, Canada. Canadian authorities aided in the arrest of the suspect. He was taken back to the United States where he is waiting for trial. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
If you or a loved one has been arrested in Nassau County for the Sale or Possession of a Controlled Substance, you will need an aggressive Nassau County Criminal Lawyer to help you. The Law Firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping the residents of Nassau County defend Possession of a Controlled Substance, Sale of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia charges for more than a decade. Our offices are located in New York City, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, Nassau and Suffolk County. We offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to speak to a Nassau County Criminal Lawyer about your best legal option.

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Now retired from the NFL, Jimmy Smith has been sentenced after being arrested this past April. Originally drafted for the Dallas Cowboys he spent most of his career as a wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was admitted into the Hall Of Fame. More recently, he was pulled over by an officer in Florida for having his windows tinted darker than legally allowed. When he stopped the officer noticed marijuana, cocaine and other drug paraphernalia in the car. He was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, operating a vehicle with a suspended license and drug possession. He pled guilty to possession of cocaine and was sentenced to six months of residential lockdown. Smith also has to pay $1,000 in fines. When his probationary period is over, he can apply for a new license. Smith will also have to attend weekly counseling and submit to random drug screenings while he is house arrest. The other charges will be dropped if he follows the Court’s orders.
If you or a loved is facing a Cocaine or Drug Possession charge, you will need an aggressive New York Criminal Lawyer who is well versed in drug possession defense strategies. Stephen Bilkis & Associates having been helping New York residents defend drug possession charges brought by the Office of the District Attorney for more than a decade. We offer a free consultation to speak to a New York Criminal Lawyer from our firm at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us to discuss your legal options.

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Nassau County Police had special operation officers patrolling in unmarked cars when an officer witnessed an alleged drug sale. The officers were in North Massapequa, NY near North Bay Ave. when the transaction took place. The dealer, Christian Encarnacion; a 35 year old resident of Lindinhurst NY, and the buyer, 30 year old Massapequa resident Tracy Nagle were immediately approached by police. Nagle was found with two bags of cocaine. Encarnacion’s car was searched and had more than 30 bags of the illegal narcotic. They also found Encarnacion’s two children sitting in the back seat of the car while he made the sale. The children, ages 7 and 5, were taken to the precinct and later released to their mother. Nagel has been charged with possession of an illegal drug. Encarnacion was charged with third degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a controlled substance and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Both parties will be arraigned in Nassau First District Court, located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead NY 11550.
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Nassau County Police went to the home of Brandon Schneider in Hicksville, New York to arrest him for failing to appear in court as ordered. They arrived at the house on York Street intending to arrest him for failure to appear in court for an assault charge he was facing. When they arrived to the house, they could smell the marijuana. After Nassau County Police asked Schneider about the smell, he admitted to having the illegal drug in the basement. Police found that Schneider had an entire room dedicated to growing the drug. Schneider has been charged with second and third degree of criminal possession of a controlled substance. He is set to be arraigned at Nassau First Criminal Court; located at 99 Main Street Hempstead NY 11550.
If you or a loved is facing a Marijuana or Drug Possession charge, you will need an aggressive NY Criminal Attorney who is well versed in drug possession defense strategies. Stephen Bilkis & Associates having been helping Nassau County residents defend drug possession charges for more than a decade. We offer a free consultation to speak to a New York Criminal Lawyer from our firm at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us to discuss your legal options.

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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.
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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.
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Two young women were on Macron Place in Uniondale, NY when they were robbed in broad daylight. The women were walking when a man suddenly approached them and stole their necklaces. He even tried choking one of his victims. Nassau County Police responded to the call and took a description of the thief. Officers eventually found Philip Odom, a 41 year old man who resides on Park Avenue in Roosevelt, NY; hiding behind a garage on the same street he robbed the women on. Odom had the stolen property on him as well as drug paraphernalia. He has been charged with two counts of third degree robbery and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is set to be arraigned is Hempstead First District Court, located on 99 Main Street, Hempstead NY 11550.
If you or someone you know is facing a robbery charge, you need a skilled NY Criminal Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates have been helping the residents of Nassau County defend robbery charges for the last 12 years. We are knowledgeable in all robbery defense strategies and offer a free consultation with a New York Criminal Attorney at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Our offices are conveniently located in Nassau County, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Manhattan. Call us today to speak to a Nassau County Robbery Defense Lawyer and discuss your legal options.

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For many years New York has always been one of the drug dealing hot spots but the battle against heroin dealers on long island is heating up. More than 100 drug dealers have been detained for a drug bust in Suffolk County, New York. Alex Vavas a retired restaurant owner unexpectedly witnessed his whole organization crash as the Port Jefferson resident who claimed that he himself wasn’t a drug user dominated a chain of dealers to carry out his dirty work and supported his exuberant way of living and his ideal home in Suffolk County by earning approximately $13,000.00 a week. One of his dealers, David Priest, an East Islip resident was arrested and charged with selling Heroin among other drugs. Natalia Roucoulet traveled across Long Island transporting drugs for Mr.Vavas. These people were caught during a restraint on drugs that are being sold on the streets. Special task forces in New York are being made to strictly target areas where it’s speculated that there is foul play involving the drug industry.
Since last year there is a dramatic increase in the number of arrest in New York due to Heroin sales. From April to June of 2008 there were 191 arrests in accordance with this year’s 292 in the same time frame. At the homes of one of the persons charged police officials found 244 bags of Dope (also known as Heroin) along with a few firearms.
If you are convicted of a drug crime in the New York, there are a few factors that will determine your sentence. This includes the kind of drug, the amount, whether or not you played a role in the manufacturing and possession or distribution of that drug.
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At age 35, Paul Kamienski was running three businesses, had cars, homes,
boats, and many parties. Then, in 1983, his lavish lifestyle ended when he was
convicted of being an accomplice to two drug-related killings.
Sentenced to two consecutive life sentences plus 12 years, Mr. Kamienski
struggled for 22 years behind bars, maintaining he was innocent. Last month, a
federal appeals court finally overturned his conviction. On Tuesday, June 16th,
2009, he was driven out of South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton, New Jersey,
after spending 22 years behind bars. The decision, written by Judge Theodore A.
McKee, criticized the New Jersey appellate courts for lacking substantial
evidence. However, the the ruling is under appeal by the Ocean County prosecutor
who says that the 12 jurors who first saw the evidence to a guilty verdict.
Then, in 1988, a jury in New Jersey Superior Court did in fact convict two
drug dealers, Anthony Alongi and Joseph Marzeno, of fatally shooting Henry and
Barbara DeTournay. Mr. Kamienski had introduced them to each other. He was found
not guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and robbery but was convicted of
acting as an accomplice to the murders. Furthermore, Mr. Kamienski was also
convicted of a drug charge and had another 12 years added on to his sentences.
In addition to all this, the trial judge threw out the convictions, but a New
Jersey appeals court later reinstated them and the sentences. Also, an
ex-girlfriend who testified against him while facing drug charges of her own,
has come under closer scrutiny.
This complex case has commanded clever New York Criminal Attorneys throughout, and continues to demand intense help from experienced and erudite NY Criminal Attorneys in the struggle for freedom.

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Arrested for sale of drugs including grass and LSD, William Delp was apprehended at his apartment in Manhattan and led to jail. The composer, filmmaker and activist as he called himself was charged with drug sales and possession and selling of a number of other drugs including Marijuana and Ecstasy and pot to undercover narcs. Delp teaches courses at Columbia and his neighbors were very surprised to hear this news abouy someone they thought was an upstanding citizen.

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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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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.

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

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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.

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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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As part of her June cocaine possession arrest, Tatum O'Neal has pled guilty to disorderly conduct in lower Manhattan.

The Judge, Elisa Koenderman has ordered O'Nea to attend sessions in a drug treatment program as well as coughing up a $95 surcharge. Tatum must meet these conditions in order to have the charges dismissed.

In 1973 O'Neal was awarded the Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance in "Paper Moon." She's the youngest to receive the Academy Award.

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Tatum and her father, Ryan O'Neal, have struggled with drugs over the years.

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Nick Saban had to kick linebacker Jimmy Johns off the team after he was arrested on felony drug charges Tuesday. The player was found selling drugs on campus and arrested by police. He tried unsuccessfully to hide what he was doing from the coach and the team.

Bail was set and Johns was held at the metro jail and it was unknown whether or not he retained a lawyer.

If you or anyone you know are arrested, you should make it a priority to hire a NY Criminal Lawyer. You must have a competent New York Criminal Attorney to help you protect your rights and secure your freedons.

Saban said he's had enough of this type of behavior and will not tolerate any more or it. His players have been behaving badly and it's an embarrassment for Alabama.

Johns was involved in drug selling while Alabama was conducting spring football practice.

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The police in Dallas-Fort Worth have been drugged by a teenager carrying and delivered baskets of goodies. Three or more of the officers have gotten ill on the LSD laced cookies.

Christian Phillips was charged but the exact charge was not released.

If you or a family member is arrested, hiring a NY Criminal Lawyer is important for you. Not having a New York Criminal Attorney will lead to difficulties in terms of not knowing what your rights are.

The 18-year-old was apprehended after delivering cookies to the Lake Worth police station. MADD was rumored to be delivering treats.

The suspect said he had no idea of what was happening with the treats and was not acting on behalf of MADD.

Phillips stayed in jail and did not retain a lawyer. Bail had not been set.

Police in the area are investigating other reports of drugs or chemicals found in the food.

MADD said they were not involved in anything like this.

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A small amount of grass was found on Juvenile and it cost the Rapper his freedom. He was arrested in Mississippi.

His car was pulled over by the police because it had expired tags and that's when the marijuana was discovered. Juv was booked and released shortly afterwards.

There was no report on when he will have to return to face charges but you can be sure he'll have the proper representation when he does.

If you or someone close to you is arrested, hiring a New York Criminal Lawyer is must for you. Not having a NY Criminal Attorney is a mistake that could cost you dearly.

Calls to Juvenile's reps were not immediately returned as they're probably preparing a statement for the press which will create the right spin for Juvenile.

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After her rejection by a judge in her attempt for leniency, Marion Jones who is facing imprisonment for involvement in steroids and other related charges is trying to get President Bush to issue her a pardon as he prepares to leave office. This is common practice for a President who is in his final days.

If you or a friend or a member of your family is arrested, hiring a New York Criminal Lawyer is essential for you. Not having a NY Criminal Attorney will lead to trouble from which you might not be able to recover.

Jones has already served most of her six month sentence and is probably petitioning the President to have her record cleared. She is serving time in Texas.
Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens are involved in steroid related cases also.

A lawyer who represents the man accusing Clemens fears that Clemens will be pardoned because of his "unholy" relationship with the Bush Clan in Houston. This would be a pardon before the fact since Clemens has not been convicted yet. Emery, the lawyer, says that this kind of pardon would amount to an admission of guilt.

Bonds is scheduled for trial in the future but, unlike Clemens, he has been indicted for perjury and obstruction of justice.

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Santana was a pugilist with result (24-3, 15 KOs) , he's called "The Pride of Spanish Harlem," and his website claims that he has tremendous potential for championships.

Even if you are not a fan the news that was reported has to be shocking.

According to reports just made, 12 people were arrested by New York cops on charges of being involved in an international cocaine trafficking ring. Edgar "El Chamaco" Santana is said to be one of them. The group is suspected of bringing cocaine into the USA via Puerto Rico. Evidence says Santana was in cahoots with the other 11 suspects in their failed attempt to pollute the streets with illegal and harmful drugs. What a credit to the community and to mankind. He should hang his head in shame, and if guilty have the book thrown at him.

If you or a close friend is arrested, hiring a New York Criminal Lawyer is essential for you. Not having a NY Criminal Attorney will lead to trouble in terms of not knowing your rights and options.

Santana has a fight scheduled in the coming months but these allegations have put his boxing career on hold for the moment and possibly forever. His arraignment was postponed to next Monday.

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Craig Phillip Robinson has been arrested on criminal drug charges. The actor is best known for his role on the TV show "The Office."

Documents state that police arrested Robinson for suspicious behavior related to criminal drug possession. He is said to have had illegal drugs including the designer drug known as "ecstasy." Documents say that upon posting bail he was released from prison.

Prosecutors in LA said that Robinson was charged with two felony counts. One was of drug possession and he other was of being under the influence of illegal drugs.
Representatives for Robinson's had nothing to say about his arrest except to say that he is expected back in court on August 21.

If you or a colleague are arrested in New York, hiring a New York Criminal Lawyer is essential for you. Having the right New York Criminal Attorney can provide you with insights to your rights and case that may lead you to a successful outcome.

It has not been publicized who he has hired as his criminal lawyer but rest assured he will have one by his side when he appearees in Court. He recently appeared in the new movie, "Pineapple Express" which is said to be a comedy but he's more identified with his role as Philbin who is a warehouse boss in "The Office."

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This New York Criminal Lawyer has heard that Marion 'Suge' Knight, the head player of Death Row Records and with a tough guy history that includes prior arrests and threats of violence on business competitors was arrested. He was alleged to have committed an assault in Vegas in the middle of a main thoroughfare on his girlfriend. The Cops that responded claim he possessed a knife as well as multiple narcotics.

The Record Mogul was taken into custody. It was reported that he was beating his girlfriend in plain view after a fender bender. The woman's name was not released and there was no claim that serious injury resulted from the beating. She was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
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A Taser was used to subdue the hulking record Icon who was beating the woman while she lay on the ground. Knight was holding the weapon in his hand, however it was not used. Knight surrendered the knife and the police took it as evidence.

Knight's Lawyer stated he would not comment on this until after he had the opportunity to speak with his client. There are both misdemeanor and felony charges pending on this matter

Suge was smart to Lawyer up says this New York Criminal lawyer. This case from its appearance is very serious and if it goes the wrong way for Knight, he may wind up spending some quality time with OJ.

If someone close to you gets arrested in New York, then hire a New York Criminal Lawyer. You need experience on your side when things get tough and you need to know your legal options.

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United States Law enforcement officials charged Broadcom co-founder Henry T. Nicholas III with federal crimes for stock fraud and drugs.In United States Federal Court, the Grand Jury indictments were unsealed and reveal the charges against him. There were a total of twenty five counts.Each count allege a seperate criminal charge. There were numerous felonies the worst of which were conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, securities fraud and giving false statements to the SEC. If the he is found guility of these charges he faces the potential of decades of jail time.

The federal court sentencing guidelines are quite strict and is based on a pont system. The more points the more time in prison you do. Nicholas' attorney did not make any comment on the indictment or the specific charges that the indictment alleges. This New York Criminal Defense Lawyer thinks that if the United States district Attorney's office has the evidence to support these charges it may be in Nicholas' interest to cut a deal and plea bargain. Going to trial in a case like this could be incredibly risky depending on the offer that is given by the U.S. Attorney handling the case.

Henry Samueli and Nicholas were both sued civily in New York for falsifying documents and misreporting the companies income. A New York civil lawyer was hired in addtion to Nicholas' Criminal lawyer.

It's important to note that if you are the subject of a criminal investigation in New York, Hire an experienced New York Criminal Lawyer. A Criminal attorney will let you get out in front of the case so you have the ability to defend yourself, giving you the best chance of protecting your innocence.

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Robert Chambers, the "preppie killer," who served 15 years in prison for strangling a woman in Central Park during what he said was rough sex is headed back into custody for a drug offense.

Robert Chambers pleaded guilty Monday criminal sale of a controlled substance and assault on a police officer. Chambers and his companion were arrested in October 2007 in an undercover operation at their NYC apartment on charges of dealing cocaine. With his New York Criminal Lawyer by his side Chambers stood before the Judge in open Court

If you or a family member is arrested in NYC, hiring a New York Criminal Lawyer is a smart move. Not having an attorney can lead to unwanted problems.

Chambers has been promised almost twenty years in prison when he is sentenced next month... this is according to the District Attorney. The perp will receive a sentence of six years on the assault charge. the sentence will run concurrently, and the prisoner will have five years of supervision folowing release.

A telephone call to Chambers' Criminal attorney, Valerie Van Leer-Greenberg, was not immediately returned Monday.

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Robert Chambers' girlfriend, Shawn Kovell, stated in state Supreme Court a few months ago that she and Chambers sold drugs to an undercover detective. Under the terms of her deal, she was was remanded to a rehabilitation center. When she completes her program she will be permitted to withdraw the guilty plea and plead to a lesser charge. This will allow Kovell to receive a sentence of probation. Her lawyer said that she was a drug addict at that particilar time and that it was her first arrest.

Chambers became a tabloid favorite after the death of Jennifer Levin as they engaged in a sexual encounter in New York's Central Park. She was a graduate of the Baldwin School and was just 18 years old. The murder created headlines and the fact he was a good looking, privileged prep school youth who went bad added to the sexiness of the story.

Chambers pleaded guilty in 1988 to manslaughter and was released in 2003. He served the maximum 15 years because of discipline problems behind bars which included drug dealing.

If you or a family member is arrested in New York, hiring a New York Criminal Lawyer is the right decision for you. Not having an attorney may make things worse and you could waive your rights and options.

Chambers was arrested a year after his release from prison. Authorities incarcerated Chambers for misdemeanor heroin possession and driving without a license. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 100 days in jail and was fined $200.

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Steve-O known for performing Evil Knievel like stunts has pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine.

The case will be dismissed upon completion of a program which Glover has to take part in. After he completes a drug rehabilitation program, he will be free to resume his antics. His attorney Barry Gerald Sands said that Steve-O is in a program right now and is sorry for his misdeeds.

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Following a fight with a neighbor over a fence, the co-star of MTV's "Jackass" was apprehended for investigation of vandalism and drug possession at his in Los Angeles home on the third of March.

He was subjected to treatment for his problems and has documented his recovery on his Web site.

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DMX has pleaded not guilty to felony drug possession and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.

A judge entered the plea for the musician-actor (real name: Earl Simmons) at a brief court hearing Thursday. Simmons was late for court.
The 37-year-old rapper was indicted last week on 11 counts, including marijuana and paraphernalia possession and seven counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.

The charges stem from an August raid by authorities investigating if he was neglecting 12 pit bulls at his Phoenix home. Some were dehydrated and appeared to be underfed. Three were found buried in his back yard.

If you or a family member has been charged with a crime, you must contact a Nassau County Criminal Lawyer. The legal system can be complicated and impossible to navigate if you don't have legal representation. The consequences are conviction and loss of freedom.

DMX recorded the 1999 hit single "Party Up (Up in Here)." His last album, "Year of the Dog ... Again," was released last year.

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