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This particular problem started with a simple accident. A drink was spilled and from there, gun-wielding ex-cons, bouncers and plain-clothes police were ruling the Norwood Palace Sports Bar in Cypress Hills. The deejay said it had been a great party until about 3 AM and he saw the man spill a drink. He immediately went back into the deejay booth and listened as shots were fired. It’s hard to imagine that a spilled drink could lead to such chaos and recklessness but if you or someone you know is in a situation where you need a New York Criminal Lawyer, Stephen Bilkis and Associates specialize in the criminal field and can help you.
Kevin White whose family claims he was once a bodyguard for Mariah Carey and P.Diddy say he was only doing his job. However, he was seen on surveillance video firing a gun inside the crowded bar. Once the bar was full of chaos, a nineteen-year-old Donovan Wilson shot a security guard who was fortunately wearing a bulletproof vest and wasn’t seriously injured. Once NYPD burst in the door, they encountered Wilson waving a .25-caliber handgun.
Once Wilson engaged officers by pointing a gun at them, the officers opened fired. He was hit in the chest, elbow and leg. In the meantime, other officers were busily cuffing Wilson. But, the night wasn’t coming to an end this easy.
Partygoers stranded inside the bar say that people were throwing wooden barstools at one another and at least one more gun was brandished. The video cameras verify that White had fired several shots and when the cop approached him, he turned the gun to them. The officers demanded that he to put the gun down. More shots were fired during this time and this is apparently when the bouncer was hit. Once a mild calmness returned, White was found with a .357 magnum in his hand and a semiautomatic handgun was found nearby. Possession of a weapon was on the docket in this situation.
White died later at the hospital. White’s brother said that he had taken the gun from another partygoer and was trying to do the right thing.

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A 26 year old man from East 3rd Street, Queens NY; was working as a supervisor at UPS when it was discovered he had stolen telephones from their packages. The building which is located at 300 Oak Street, Uniondale NY 11553 is a main loading and shipping station. Nassau County Police report that the man had stolen phones since July and the merchandise total was more than $1,000.00. He was arrested and faces charges of Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree. He will appear in Nassau County First District Court; located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead NY 11550.
If you or a family member has been put under arrest for a Larceny charge, you will need a, aggressive New York Criminal Lawyer to help you fight the charge. At Stephen Bilkis & Associates, our Nassau County Petit Larceny/ Grand Larceny Defense Lawyers will help you fight both misdemeanor and felony Larceny charges and other charges such as Gun Possession all of which could have you facing significant sentences. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has convenient office locations in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan. We offer a free consultation with a New York Criminal Lawyer from our firm at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to take advantage of this free opportunity and speak to a lawyer from our firm today.

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A 25 year old bank teller along with a 51 year old resident of North Ocean Ave in Patchogue are both facing D Felony Grand Larceny Charges in the 3rd degree. They both conspired to falsely report a robbery at a Citizens Bank Branch on 294 Middle Country Rd in Coram, New York. It was arranged for Palma Salinas to approach Arevalo with a note demanding money. One man would hand off the money and it was agreed that later they would meet at another location to split the stolen money. Upon the response of the authorities, the authorities were given a description of the robber and they were told that he ordered the cash with a note. Witnesses directed the officers to a nearby McDonalds and they found the other man with the cash and note. Detectives were then suspicious and under questioning the bank teller admitted that they had conspired. They were arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip, NY. The charges would have been more serious if there was gun possession involved.

If you are being charged with a crime you most defiantly need a fierce New York Criminal Lawyer at your side. Not having a New York Criminal Lawyer may lead to trouble in terms of not knowing your rights and options. The firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates and its New York Crime Lawyers with it’s convenient offices in Suffolk and Nassau County as well as Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, New York and Westchester County can be of great assistance to you if you find yourself a defendant in a criminal action. Facing charges without professional representation could lead to disastrous results.

At Stephen Bilkis and Associates our New York Criminal Lawyers stand ready to fight for your rights, if you have been arrested anywhere in New York for a crime and are facing criminal charges Call us today, at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) for a free consultation with one of our experienced New York Criminal Lawyers. A New York Criminal Lawyer in our office is ready to stand by your side and strategize a defense for your case.

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Felipe Rivera-Cruz a wheelchair bound man is now being held on murder charges without bail. It has been revealed that he repeatedly stabled Ronal Garcia another disabled man. Both men were residents of the East Village Homeless Shelter in Manhattan, NY. Rivera stabbed Garcia with a folding knife on his back and side in excess of a dozen times. Rivera-Cruz is currently facing a D Felony for a criminal possession of a weapon and an A felony for intentional murder.
Cases involving felony charges become very complicated and serious. If you or someone you know is facing felony charges you may be in need of an experienced New York criminal lawyer.
The firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates and its New York Criminal Lawyers with convenient offices in the New York Metropolitan Area including New York City, can be of great assistance to you if you find yourself a defendant in a criminal action. Facing charges without professional representation could lead to disastrous results.
At Stephen Bilkis and Associates our Criminal Defense Lawyers stand ready to fight for your rights, if you have been arrested anywhere in New York for a crime. Call us today, at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) for a free consultation with one of our experienced New York Crime Defense Lawyers. A New York Criminal Lawyer in our office is ready to stand by your side and strategize a defense for your drug possession case.

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A .380 Beretta Semiautomatic was found in a dumpster down the block from the Amsterdam Apartment where Carlos Rodriguez and his son along with their Patriarch were massacred. It was believed that ex-convict Hector Quinones may be the culprit that used the illegal weapon. A discarded shell casing was found in the chamber of the Berretta that matched the others found at the crime scene. He was charged with Gun Possession.

Gun Charges can be very serious, especially in New York State. If you or someone you know is facing charges due to a gun charge or gun possession charge you are in need of a New York Criminal Lawyer. Not having a New York Criminal Lawyer may lead to trouble in terms of not knowing your rights and options. The firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates and its New York Criminal Lawyers with it’s convenient offices in Suffolk and Nassau County as well as Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, New York and Westchester County , can be of great assistance to you if you find yourself a defendant in a criminal action. Facing charges without professional representation could lead to disastrous results.

At Stephen Bilkis and Associates our New York Criminal Lawyers stand ready to fight for your rights, if you have been arrested anywhere in New York for a crime and are facing criminal charges Call us today, at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) for a free consultation with one of our experienced New York Criminal Lawyers. A New York Criminal Lawyer in our office is ready to stand by your side and strategize a defense for your case.

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In August, a 23 year old man was shot at a park in South Floral Park near Tennessee Avenue and Marguerite Avenue. Nassau County Police did not release the name of the victim, but did state that he was taken to a nearby hospital where he was treated for gun wounds to his lower body. The shooters were recently apprehended in Brooklyn, NY. Derek Gaines, 28 year old who resides at 144-30 168th St. Jamaica NY, and Melissa Gaskin, a 23 year old who resides at 737 Westminster Rd Brooklyn NY, were sitting in a parked car on Avenue U in Brooklyn, NY when Fifth Squad Detectives found and arrested the pair. Reports indicate that the victim and Gaskin were involved in a verbal altercation when the fight started. Gaines allegedly exited the car and started to shoot the victim. Both Gaskin and Gaines have been arrested and are facing felony charges including criminal gun possession and criminal use of a firearm. They will be arraigned in Nassau First District; located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead NY 11550.
If you or a family member has been put under arrested for a criminal charge, you will need a New York Criminal Lawyer. The Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has Nassau County Criminal Defense Lawyers that will work diligently to help you defend your criminal charge. Our Criminal Defense Lawyers handle felony and misdemeanor charges including criminal possession of a weapon, assault and harassment. Our offices are located in Nassau, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx and Suffolk County. We offer a free consultation with a New York Criminal Lawyer.

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A two car crash on the Southern State Parkway resulted in 2 arrests. Michael Permenter and Christopher Cantres, both of whom live at 177 Alder Drive in Mastic Beach NY, were driving near Exit 19 Peninsula Blvd on the Southern State Parkway when the accident occurred. Police have not reported whose car caused the accident but did state that the arriving officer on the scene smelled marijuana. The officer then searched the car and found marijuana and a handgun. Both Permenter and Cantres were charges with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Permenter was also charged traffic violation of failure to stay in the lane. Both men will be arraigned at Nassau County First District Court; located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead NY 11550.
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Lisa Gibbs, the principal of Brooklyn’s School for Global Studies has been arrested for stabbing her husband with a box cutter after an argument of infidelity. Gibbs is now facing 6 misdemeanor charges including assault with intent to cause injury, criminal possession of a weapon, menacing and harassment. Her husband, who struck her during the altercation, was also arrested for assault. Gibbs has taken a leave of absence from the school since the incident. Both parties were arraigned at Queens Criminal Court; located at 120 Schermerhorn St. Brooklyn, NY 11201. Both were given an order of protection against the party and were released on their own recognizance.
If you have been put under arrest for assault, you will need a knowledgeable New York Criminal Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping New York residents fight felony and misdemeanor assault charges for more than a decade. Our office has experienced New York Criminal Lawyers ready to help you defend your criminal arrest charge. Our offices are located in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Nassau, Bronx and Suffolk Counties. We offer a free consultation with a Brooklyn Assault Lawyer from our firm at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529)

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

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

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Qi Xian Huang, 53, assaulted his ex wife Shao Ling Ye, 54, with a meat clever in their 67th Street apartment in Brooklyn, NY. Brooklyn Police responded to find Ye injured and bleeding. Reports indicate that Huang was making himself breakfast when Ye accidentally swept dirt over his feet. Huang became enraged and grabbed a meat clever; then attacked his ex-wife. Ye was cut on the back of her head, her arm and face. She was taken to Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. She is listed in critical condition. Huang was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon, assault and menacing.
If you are facing a charge of criminal possession of a weapon, you need an aggressive NY Criminal Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping New York residents defend themselves against the Office of the District Attorney for more than a decade. We offer a free consultation to speak to a New York Criminal Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW. Call today and take advantage of this free offer.

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Steve McNair, ex of the NFL's Tennessee Titans, and his girlfriend were both found dead in a condo in Nashville, TN. Authorities have reported that the woman he was found with, 20 year old Sahel Kazemi, was dating McNair. Just two days before the fatal shooting, Kazemi was arrested for a DUI with McNair in the car. McNair left the scene in a taxi. Nashville police are concluding that was the same day the young woman purchased the gun. Kazemi’s family states that she believed the NFL player was getting divorced from his wife, with whom he lived with just 6 miles from the condo. Public police reports indicate McNair met with Kazemi at the condo early in the morning, but their bodies were not found until late that afternoon. McNair suffered 4 gun shots while Kazemi suffered one. Police believe Kazemi was the shooter and have not ruled out a murder-suicide.
If you are facing a Gun Possession charge, you need an aggressive New York Criminal Lawyer to defend your legal rights. Stephen Bilkis & Associates have hard working New York Criminal Attorneys ready to help you with your case. We offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW. Call us today and let us help you decide what your best legal options are.

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Moises Gutierrez robbed a woman at gunpoint and then fled on a bike. The woman was not injured but was missing her purse. Gutierrez was found later and is being help in custody by authorities. The twenty year old resident of Denton Ave in Lynbrook was able to get rid of the gun he used in the crime but police found the woman belongings and returned them to the happy person. Robbery and two counts of fourth degree possession of a dangerous weapon. are the charges he faces.

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Diddy's expensive, $400,000, car got plowed into by a drunk driver in New York, a few nights ago.

Charles Lorenzo was discovered completely inebriated and on his face when police arrived at the scene where a number of cars were run into by the fool who wound up being charged with DWI last Friday. Diddy was partying at a local club when the smash up occurred out side the place.

There was no information to be had as far as whether or not Diddy will sue or just let his insurance company take over.
If you or a loved one has trouble with the law and is facing criminal charges, get a NY Criminal Lawyer to defend you. A New York Criminal Attorney can help you to avoid jail time. Not hiring a lawyer will increase your chances of winding up in jail.

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In an attempt to make sure that the jury was not seeking to punish OJ for his 1995 acquital in Los Angeles, the judge made sure to warn the jury that this criminal case was another criminal case and should be judged on it own merits. Simpson's Criminal Lawyer and his other reps were happy about the judges comments.

Judge Jackie Glass said no to a request to ask jurors if they thought Simpson was guilty in the LA trial.

Glass then warned the panel not to try to get revenge for what happened before. She told the jurors to step down if they were looking to cash in from convicting O.J. Simpson in this criminal case.
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In the 1995 case, the former NFL star was found not guilty of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Simpson paid up when he was found to be liable for their deaths in a civil case brought by the Goldman family.He was defended by the now deceased Criminal Lawyer, Johnny Cochrane.

When the jury and six alternates are seated, the prosecutors will tell them that Simpson and Stewart forcibly entered a room in a Vegas hotel in Sept. and that he stole merchandise by force. Four others accompanied Simpson as they stole sports collectibles which Simpson said were his property.

The accused says he didn't know that any of his guys were armed that he didn't tell anyone to carry guns as they broke into the room.

An arrest of this kind calls for you to hire a N.Y. Criminal Lawyer. Not having an New York Criminal Lawyer will lead to trouble in terms of not knowing your rights and options.

Simpson and Stewart have pleaded not guilty to gun possession and the many other felonies they face.

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TV and Movie star Dennis Farina was detained at LAX when it was discovered that a loaded .22 caliber gun was in his carry-on luggage. Farina who has starred in Law and Order for many years and often has played roles on one side of the law or the other has apologized for the incident.

"Farina was very apologetic and cooperative with officers," police said, reports New York's Daily News. The actor, 64, was released on $35,000 and promptly issued a statement.

Farina's lawyer explained what happened and posted bail for the actor. If you are charged with a gun crime in JFK or Laguardia Airport airports, a New York Criminal Attorney must be hired to help you out of your difficulties. Without an attorney you stand a great chance of seeing your rights ignored.

Farina told authorities that he didn't remember that the weapon was in his suitcase. Although it sounds fishy, The police let him off easily and he was only charged with suspicion of carrying a concealed gun. The actor is a co-star with Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher in What Happens in Vegas.

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After an argument which ended in gun play, Makeda Barnes Joseph was injured. Remy Ma, aka Remy Smith, was sentenced to 8 years’ jail for her involvement in the encounter last summer. Remy and Joseph argued over money in NYC. Remy’s gun went off. Remy maintained that the gun was not meant to go off...it was an accident.

Remy cried when she got her sentence. Eight years was a long time but she got off lightly. She could have gotten 25 years for her obvious street sensibility and stupidity.

She got off lightly because she had a good lawyer. Make sure that you have a NY Criminal Lawyer to defend you if you are charged with a crime. Not having a New York Criminal Attorney representing you could lead to conviction and a sentence which is the maximum rather than the minimum.

Remy had a wedding planned for the weekend but it was cancelled by the officials. Her boyfriend Papoose was going to visit her in prison but he was caught with a handcuff key. Papoose failed to smuggle it in and he was banned from the prison island Rikers. The ban would last 6 months.

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