New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

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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Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback, Chris Cook, will have his day in court on March 21, sources say.. He has been formally charged with brandishing a firearm, which in this case is a misdemeanor.

The incident reportedly began, as the second round, draft pick was involved in a heated confrontation with one of his neighbors. While his arrest did not take place during the argument, the arrest and charges occurred after his neighbor swore out an arrest warrant a short time later.. Although Chris Cook was arrested and charged Saturday, he was shortly released on his own recognizance. The cause or content of Chris Cook’s confrontation with one of his neighbors has yet to be released.

In case many who are reading this are wondering, just how Chris Cook was arrested and charged so quickly, especially when police were never called to the scene of the argument at the time of its occurrence. There are some differences in the way that Virginia law works and how the law in many other states work. We will try to explain.

Most states will file charges only after reaching a certain point in their investigations. Many times these charges will be filed long after someone may have been arrested. In large part, this is due to the fact that these states rely on charges to be filed by their District Attorneys. The State of Virginia, however, allows its citizens to appear in front of a magistrate and swear out an arrest warrant themselves. The Nassau County Criminal Lawyer has been told that this is what happened in this case. The man who Chris Cook had been arguing with went before the magistrate, swore out the arrest warrant, and the Lynchburg, VA, police department then served the warrant and arrested Mr. Cook. His preliminary hearing was then set for March 21, where Chris Cook is expected to be arraigned.

It is too early to tell whether the arrest and charges will have any affect on Chris Cook’s NFL career, as the season, if there is one, is still a few months from the beginning.

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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 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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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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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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