New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

Published on: September 1, 2008

Steve-O Cops to Drug Charge, Avoids Jail-A New York Criminal Attorney Can Help You Avoid Jail

by Stephen Bilkis

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.

If you or a loved one has trouble with the law in NY and are facing criminal charges, get a New York Criminal Lawyer to defend you. A NY Criminal Attorney can help you to avoid jail time.

Published on: August 29, 2008

Brigitte Bardot Convicted in Racism Case-Have a New York Criminal Lawyer Represent You if you are being charged with a hate crime in New York.

by Stephen Bilkis

Brigitte Bardot could not escape conviction of provoking discrimination and racial hatred by asserting strongly that Muslims are destroying her beloved France.

A court in Paris handed down a substantial fine against the former screen sex symbol and animal rights activist. She was also instructed to pay $1,555 in damages to MRAP.

Bardot’s lawyer will probably opt to appeal but says he has to consult with his client before going forward.

Published on: August 26, 2008

‘Swirled’ Photo Sex Abuse Trial Begins-When On Trial Hire the Best New York Criminal Lawyer you can find.

by Stephen Bilkis

A Canadian schoolteacher charged with sex crimes against a 9-year-old boy goes on trial this coming Monday in Thailand. He was arrested last year following a worldwide manhunt of International Police Agencies.

The court statement said that Christopher Paul Neil, 32, pleaded not guilty to the charges leveled against him. He has worked in many countries in Asia, teaching young children..

Neil was apprehended in Oct. of 2007 after the police uncovered digital images from Internet photos, which allegedly show Neil in the act with youngsters.

Published on: August 24, 2008

Campbell Charged Over ‘Luggage Rage’-Don’t Face Charges Without A New York Criminal Lawyer

by Stephen Bilkis

Lawyers and prosecutors are in agreement that Naomi Campbell has been charged with assaulting two police officers during an altercation which tood place at the luggage claim area at Heathrow Airport.

The supermodel was charged when she reported to Heathrow police station to answer over the fracas which took place in April of this year. At least that’s what was reported by her attorney.

Campbell was aboard a BA flight which was scheduled to leave for LAX when she became involved in a squabble over her luggage. Many thousands of bags had been lostat Heathrow’s Terminal 5 after its disorganized opening in late March.

Published on: August 23, 2008

Witnesses ID Alleged R. Kelly Victim- In New York if you are facing a sex crime hire a NY Criminal Lawyer

by Stephen Bilkis

A number of different witnesses are scheduled to take the stand in the child pornography trial against R&B superstar R. Kelly. The witnesses will try to identify the alleged teen age girl in the sex tape. This tape has become the most important piece of evidence in the case. There is testimony from Simha Jamison who says she was friends with the girl. She identified the girl as the one on the tape with Kelly.

R. Kelly is on trial for making the down and dirty tape with the under aged young girl. Kelly is a black music star and he and the girl are identified by the victim’s childhood friend. Relatives of the youngster also testified that she was the girl on the tape with Kelly. This happened after the prosecution played the tape for the jurors a couple of days ago. The relatives were said to be an aunt and an uncle.

If you or a family member is faced with criminal charges in New York, you should consult a NY Criminal Attorney. Not having a New York Criminal Attorney who has experience with sex crimes to fight for your rights can be a mistake that will cost you dearly.

Published on: August 21, 2008

Legend Noah Not Fazed by Son’s Arrest If your child is arrested in Quenns County hire a good Queens Criminal Defense Lawyer

by Stephen Bilkis

Former French Open champion Yannick Noah is not fazed that his son Joakim was arrested for possession of marijuana and having an open cup of some sort of alcohol on his person.

The NBA forward and former Florida Gator star was arrested Sunday in Gainesville, Florida. A policeman saw him on a sidewalk holding a plastic cup. After taking Noah to the station they searched him and discovered that he had some marijuana in his pocket.

Yannick Noah didn’t see what the big deal was. He was asked his opinion as he attended The French Open and said he saw nothing wrong with having a beer on the street.

Published on: August 19, 2008

Boy Band Guru Gets 25 Years in Prison. In Federal Cases a Queen Criminal Lawyer can be invaluable.

by Stephen Bilkis

The person who is generally credited with the creation of two of the major “Boy Bands” in the music business has been sentenced to 25 years in prison on four federal charges.

But his sentence could be reduced significantly if Pearlman can make restitution. The judge made the offer to reduce the time Lou Pearlman would have to serve. For every million he pays back, his sentence would be reduced by a month. Investors who were cheated were ecstatic by this unusual ruling by the bench.

Pearlman pleaded guilty in March to two counts of conspiracy. He laundered money and used false statements to defend a bankruptcy proceeding. He is most famous for creating The Back Street Boys and In Sync that sold millions of records. He is accused of stealing millions from investors over the years. Prosecutors promised to procede aggressively against the impressario.

Published on: August 17, 2008

Game Gets Bentley Jacked … By Cops!-A Queens Criminal Lawyer Can Help if this happens to you

by Stephen Bilkis

Police took the Bentley belonging to The Game. the car was towed and received a summons for expired tags. No doubt the rapper was not happy about this. The police who removed the car didn’t seem to care that The Game was on.

Early last evening, the rapper was stopped in Glendale, CA. and was cited by cops for the having tags which were not up to date and for having a suspended Drivers’ License proof of insurance. Glendale PD spokesperson John Balian said that the tags were at least six months expired.

if you are stopped or arrested by authorities in Queens, call a Queens Criminal Attorney. Once the police become involved you run the risk of prosecution for offenses you may not be guilty of. If you do not have a Queens Criminal Lawyer, the chances are great that you will wind up on the wrong side of the justice system.

Published on: August 14, 2008

Rapper DMX Enters Not Guilty Plea. If Your Goal is stay not guilty and you are charged on Long Island get a LI Criminal Lawyer.

by Stephen Bilkis

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.

Published on: August 12, 2008

Dennis Farina Booked on Weapons Charges in a New York Airport, hire a New York Criminal lawyer

by Stephen Bilkis

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.