Sex Crimes

Published on: July 17, 2012

Girl Being a Guest on Talk Show Ends with Rape

by Stephen Bilkis

A mother and a grandmother of a teenage girl filed a complaint of negligence act to one talk show. The show moved to dismiss the complaint brought by the complainants. The complainants allege that the show’s negligent actions are connected with the show’s motion on the chain of events which concluded with the girl’s rape.

It was started when the mother contacted a solicited show who presents out-of-control teen guests. A New York Sex Crimes Lawyer said that during conversations with the mother and grandmother, the show’s staff was advised that the girl was 14 years old, undergoing counseling, and taking medication for emotional illness, as well as that she recently had attempted suicide. The girl also lost a close immediate family member and reported sexual intercourse with one twenty nine year old man and five boys who were under age sixteen. It was agreed between the mother and the show that the teen would appear on the show and the show would provide the teen with follow-up psychological counseling and a corrective teen boot camp. The show will also provide the transportation, hotel arrangements and pay related expenses of the girl. The show further asked the mother and the grandmother to accompany the girl on the trip. Consequently, the girl, her mother and her grandmother were picked up by a limousine in their hometown and transported to a midtown hotel.

On the day of the taping at the studio, a woman and a show staff allegedly told the girl to act sexually provocative and also requested to look sexier by wearing her thigh-length top without slacks. A New York Sex Crimes Lawyer said that in accord with that theme, the girl claims that her sexual experience was exaggerated five-fold during the show.

Published on: July 17, 2012

Court Discusses Conspiracy to Sell Drugs

by Stephen Bilkis

In New York, drug crimes are prosecuted according to the specifics of the case. Each case is determined on the merit of the totality of the circumstances. A New York Lawyer said issues such as the type of drug, amount of the drug, and whether or not a weapon was involved are considered when determining the severity of the offense. In New York, the courts also consider if the person is a drug addict, or a person who is involved in the sale and distribution of a narcotic drug. There are several actions that are available to assist a person who is convicted in New York of a drug offense if they can demonstrate that they are driven by a compulsion because of addiction to the drug. On the other hand, if the person is not an addict, but a dealer at any level of a criminal conspiracy to sell drugs, they are punished more severely

Another issue of relevance in a drug offense in New York, depends on the actions of the person engaged in the illegal conspiracy to sell drugs. A person becomes an agent of a dealer or purchaser of narcotic drugs when they actively take part in either the distribution or procurement of the illegal substance. In New York, the statute establishes a rule that anyone who acts solely as the agent of a purchaser of narcotics cannot be convicted of the crime of criminal sale of a controlled substance.

In one case, an undercover police officer was assigned to infiltrate the drug underworld in a certain area and make arrests based on the evidence that he uncovered. He began going to bars in the neighborhood, and eventually noticed that one particular man kept showing up. The undercover officer befriended the man and eventually asked him where he could purchase some narcotics. A New York Criminal Lawyer said the man stated that he knew where some narcotics could be procured, and he estimated the cost of four ounces of the narcotics would cost about three to four thousand dollars. The undercover officer stated that he was interested and the two men exchanged phone numbers.

Published on: July 16, 2012

Defendant Claims No Probable Cause for Arrest

by Stephen Bilkis

The plaintiff in this case is Julius Bailey. The defendants in the matter are the Suffolk County Police Department and the Suffolk County Legal Department. The case is being heard in the District Court of Suffolk County in the state of New York. Judge C. Stephen Hackeling is overhearing the case.

A New York Criminal Lawyer said the plaintiff is seeking to recover $1,492 for damages sustained to his vehicle while it was in the custody of the defendant, the County. The County has placed an application through the court to have the complaint against them dismissed. This application has been deferred and will be decided along with the small claims action of the case.

Case Facts

Published on: July 15, 2012

Court Hears Case Involving Wire Fraud

by Stephen Bilkis

The plaintiffs in this case are Michael and Mary Marcantonio. The defendants in the matter are Michael Picozzi, III, Viola, Benedetti, Azzolini & Morano, LLC, Project Real Estate, Inc., and John McHugh. The case is being heard in the Supreme Court of the State of New York located in Nassau County. Judge Michele M. Woodard is hearing the case.

Case Information

In the first motion sequence the defendants Michael Picozzi, III, and Viola, Benedetti, Azzolini & Morano, LLC have moved to dismiss the complaint on the grounds that there is no cause of action stated.

Published on: July 15, 2012

Attorney Defendant Suspended for DWI

by Stephen Bilkis

This matter deals with the respondent, Philip S. Lapenta, who is an attorney. The petitioner in the matters is the Grievance Committee fro the Tenth Judicial District. The case is being heard in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department, Appellate Division.

Case Background

A New York Criminal Lawyer said the respondent was admitted to the bar on the 21st of February, 1973. On the 19th of March, 2008, the Tenth Judicial District Grievance Committee served the respondent with a verified petition that contained four charges of misconduct.

Published on: July 15, 2012

Court Holds that Verbal Testing of an Intoxicated Person is Allowed

by Stephen Bilkis

The People of the State of New York are the plaintiffs in this case. The defendant in the case is Davis I. Shakemma. The case is being herd in the First District of the District Court of Suffolk County in the state of New York. Judge Lawrence Donohue is presiding over the case.

A New York Sex Crimes Lawyer said the defendant of the case has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which is in violation of Traffic Law section 1192. The defendant has been charged with using marijuana. A probable cause, Huntley, and refusal hearing has been held in the matter.

Case Background

Published on: July 15, 2012

Defendant Gives Voluntary Confession

by Stephen Bilkis

This case is being heard in the District Court of Suffolk County, First District. Judge Salvatore A. Alamia is hearing the case. The plaintiff of the case is the People of the State of New York. The defendant in the case is Colin O’Reilly.

Case Background

A New York Criminal Lawyer said the defendant has been charged with driving while intoxicated, failing to maintain lane violating traffic law 1128, and two counts of failing to stop at a stop sign, violating traffic law 1172.

Published on: July 14, 2012

Attorney in Case Charged with Perjury

by Stephen Bilkis

This matter deals with David A. Appell, who is an attorney and the respondent in the case. The petitioner in the matter is the Departmental Disciplinary Committee for the First Judicial Department. The case is being heard in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

This is a disciplinary proceeding that has been instituted by the Departmental Disciplinary Committee for the First Judicial Department.

Case Background

Published on: July 14, 2012

Defendant Bring a Motion for Return of His Vehicle

by Stephen Bilkis

The plaintiff and claiming authority in this case is Christine Malafi. Malafi is the County Attorney for the County of Suffolk in New York. The defendants in the matter are Richard J. Hartman, Daimler Chrysler Financial Services of America, LLC, and a 2002 Dodge with the VIN number ID7H18Z92J20663. The case is being heard in the Supreme Court of the State of New York located in Suffolk County.

Case Background

A New York Criminal Lawyer said this case is a civil forfeiture preceding that involves a 2002 Dodge with the VIN number ID7H18Z92J20663. The plaintiff, Christine Malafi, the Suffolk County Attorney is seeking forfeiture of this vehicle from the owner, defendant Richard J. Hartman. Daimler Chrysler Financial Services of America, LLC is the lien holder of the vehicle.

Published on: July 13, 2012

Plaintiff Requests Punitive Damages in White Collar Crime Case

by Stephen Bilkis

The plaintiff in the case is Joachim Harris. The defendants in the case are Chandra M. Young, et al. The case is being heard in the New York State Supreme Court. The Honorable Melvin S. Barasch is the justice hearing the case.

Case Facts and Background

A New York Criminal Lawyer said the action in this case comes from the sale of a real property that was owned by the plaintiff. The property is located at 176 Malta Street in the city of Brooklyn. The plaintiff sold the property to defendant Michael Greene on the 24th of August, 2001. The price was $255,000. The plaintiff states that he was defrauded by the plaintiffs as they withheld all but $180,000 from the sale of the home.