Recent Results And Notable Cases

People v. Michael T. New York County, May 5, 2018

Client was accused of selling a quantity of narcotics to a woman on the upper west side of Manhattan but Manhattan Narcotics police officers. RESULT: After a trial the client was found NOT GUILTY by a jury.

People v. Luis V, Bronx County, July 14, 2017

Client was accused by a family member of sexual conduct with directed at a small child. RESULT: After raising issues related to the the lack of truthfulness of the accuser, including her motivation for financial gain, the case was DISMISSED and SEALED.

People v. Tarik W. Kings County, May 9, 2017

Client was accused of Reckless Driving, DWI, Criminal Mischief, and Felony Narcotics Possession after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a number of vehicles belonging to members of the NYC Police Department parked near the local police precinct. RESULT: After months of litigation and negotiations, Mr. Fineman negotiated a misdemeanor plea bargain with no jail time.

People v. Jeff A. New York County: January 27, 2016

Client was accused of helping an undercover agent of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office attempt to evade New York State Tax Obligations. RESULT: After a jury trial, client was found NOT GUILTY.

People v. Mohammed R. New York County: January 12, 2016

Client, a yellow cab driver, was arrested for a reckless assault in the course of his employment. RESULT: After a bench trial (at defendant's request), client was found NOT GUILTY.

People v. Karina K. New York County: December 2, 2015

Client was arrested for Reckless Driving and Driving While Intoxicated. The Police claimed that the client was operating a motor vehicle on the West Side Highway, had a car accident, and left the scene of that accident. RESULT: After months of litigation and motion practice, case DISMISSED on constitutional speedy trial grounds.

People v. Yakov. P. Kings County: June 24, 2015

Client was arrested allegedly assaulting and interfering with an NYPD Traffic Agent. RESULT: After months of litigation and motion practice, case DISMISSED on constitutional speedy trial grounds.

People v. Elias. S. New York County: November 10, 2014

Client was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. The Police claimed that the client was operating a motor vehicle in the Meat Packing District with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit . RESULT: After months of litigation and motion practice, case DISMISSED on constitutional speedy trial grounds.

People v. Jose. G. New York County: March 10, 2014

Client was accused of selling narcotics (crack cocaine) to an undercover police officer. RESULT: After a jury trial, client was found NOT GUILTY.

People v. Christopher. C. New York County: February 5, 2014

Client was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Loaded Firearm. The United States Marshal's Service entered the client's apartment searching for a fugitive and during the search, they found a loaded handgun. RESULT: After a suppression hearing, the Court ruled in our favor that the client's apartment was illegally searched and suppressed the gun. Case was DISMISSED.

People v. Rodway. M. Kings County: March 5, 2013

Client was arrested for Murder in the Second Degree. Brooklyn District Attorney brought the case to trial with a top count of Manslaughter in the First Degree where client was accused of pushing and kicking the deceased over a stairway railing causing him to fall and sustain injuries that lead to his death. RESULT: After a jury trial, client was found NOT GUILTY.

People v. Barry. C. New York County: February 7, 2013

Client accused of Robbery in the Second Degree and the District Attorney claimed that the client was found in possession of the stolen property after a police arranged identification procedure, and the client allegedly confessed. RESULT: After hearings conducted into the Constitutionality of the Police conduct, all evidence against the client suppressed and case is DISMISSED.

People v. Mikey. S. Kings County: October 22, 2012

Client accused of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. It was the client's second arrest for a DWI offense in less than 3 years. RESULT: After hearings, the DWI related charges where DISMISSED and the client accepted a plea to the traffic infraction of speeding.

People v. Daniel. M., New York County: April 12, 2010

Client was accused of Attempted Rape in the First Degree. Prosecutor accused the client of attempting to have forcible sexual intercourse with a co-worker after a charity event. RESULT: After a Jury Trial, the client was found NOT GUILTY.

People v. Sergey. B., Kings County: October 29, 2009

Client was accused of Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol (DWI). Prosecutor claimed that client had a motor vehicle accident while his blood alcohol level was 0.22 (more than twice the legal limit). RESULT: After a Jury trial, the client was found NOT GUILTY.

People v. Evans. P-L., Kings County: September 15, 2009

Client was accused of Criminal Possession of a Weapon (a loaded handgun). Prosecutor claimed that the police recovered a handgun from the client's pants leg, and that the client confessed after being read his Miranda Rights. RESULT: Trial resulted in a hung jury, 11-1 in favor of acquittal. On the next court appearance, the District Attorney DISMISSED the indictment.

People v. Jamard. G., Kings County: April 6, 2009

Client was accused of Criminal Possession of a Weapon (a loaded handgun). Prosecutor claimed that the client was found inside an apartment with drugs and a gun when the police executed a search warrant. RESULT: After a Jury trial, the client was found NOT GUILTY of the weapons charge.

People v. Sheldon. L., Kings County: January 15, 2009

Client was accused Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (Narcotics). Prosecutor claimed that the client was involved in a drug sale and arrested by the Narcotics Unit of the NYPD. RESULT: After a Jury trial, the client was found NOT GUILTY.

People v. Earl. P., Kings County: October 22, 2008

Client was accused Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (Narcotics). Prosecutor claimed that the police found the client in possession of a quantity of narcotics on the street. RESULT: After a Jury trial, the client was found NOT GUILTY.

People v. Mark. W., New York County: July 9, 2007

Client was accused of hitting his child by his wife. The wife was attempting to gain leverage in a divorce law suit against the client. RESULT: After a trial, the client was found NOT GUILTY.

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