New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

Published on: May 27, 2012

Claimant Brings Action for Unjust Conviction

by Stephen Bilkis

This case is being heard in the Court of Claims in the City of New York. The defendant in the case is the State of New York. The claimant of the case is Amine Baba-Ali. The judge overseeing the case is Melvin L. Schweitzer.

Action

The claimant in this case, Amine Baba-Ali was accused and convicted of sexually abusing his four year old daughter. A New York Criminal Lawyer said the allegations included that he sodomized the girl and raped her. He was imprisoned for 783 days on multiple concurrent sentences for these convictions. He was held in a maximum security prison during this time.

Published on: May 26, 2012

Defendant Charged with Kidnapping and Rape

by Stephen Bilkis

This case is being heard in the Criminal Term of the Supreme Court in Queens County, part one. A New York Criminal Lawyer said the case involves the plaintiff, the People of the State of New York. The defendant in the case is Theodore Rhodes. Rhodes is being represented by Anthony Marra of New York City, Bob Finkin, and Kew Gardens. The plaintiff has Benjamin J. Jacobson, the Assistant District Attorney for counsel from the office of Frank D. O’Connor, the District Attorney of Queens County. The judge that is overseeing the case is J. Irwin Shapiro.

Motion

The defendant, Theodore Rhodes, has made a motion for a resentence in his case.

Published on: May 26, 2012

Court Discusses Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

by Stephen Bilkis

This is a case involving an application for Gena M. Daniels to change her name to Gena M. Zaks. The petitioner is being represented by Yetta G. Kurland from New York City. The case is being heard by Judge Paul G. Feinman.

Petition

The petitioner, Gena M. Daniels, is seeking to changer her name pursuant to the Civil Rights Law, article 6. She wishes to change her last name to that of her same – sex life partner.

Published on: May 26, 2012

Court Contends Insufficient Evidence for Child Endangerment Charge

by Stephen Bilkis

This case is being heard in the Second Department, Appellate Division, of the Supreme Court in the state of New York. The respondents of the case are the people of the State of New York. A New York Drug Crime Lawyer said the respondent is represented by Charles J. Hynes, District Attorney of Brooklyn. The counsel for the respondent consists of Roseann B. MacKechine, Anthea H. Bruffee, and Trace E. Suslow. The appellant in the case is Victor Camacho. He is represented by Philip L. Weinstein from New York City. His Counsel consists of Bertand J. Kahn with Lauris Wren for the brief. The case is being heard before Thompson, J.P., Rosenblatt, Balletta, Santucci, and Florio, JJ.

Court Memorandum

The defendant of the case is appealing the previous judgment from the Kings County Supreme Court. The judge from the previous case was the Honorable Judge Goldstein. The judgment convicts the appellant of endangering the welfare of a child, upon the verdict of a jury, and an imposing sentence.

Published on: May 26, 2012

Defendant Contends Constitutional Rights Were Violated

by Stephen Bilkis

This case is being heard in the Criminal Term of the Supreme Court of Kings County. The plaintiff of the case is the People of the State of New York. The defendant of the case is George Whitmore Jr. The Justice overseeing the case is David L. Malbin.

Case History

On April 23, in 1964, a woman who worked as a nurse at a hospital in Brooklyn was on her way home when she was allegedly attacked by a man who tried to rape her. A New York Sex Crimes Lawyer said she defendant was arrested the next morning and identified by the victim as her assailant.

Published on: May 26, 2012

Court Defines Sexual Deviancy

by Stephen Bilkis

This case is being heard in the Criminal Term of the Supreme Court of Queens County in the state of New York. The plaintiff in the case is the People of the State of New York. The defendant of the case is Theodore Rhodes. A New York Criminal Lawyer said the defendant is being represented by Anthony Marra, from New York City, with Bob Finkin and Kew Gardens for counsel. The plaintiff is represented by Frank D. O’Connor, the Queens County District Attorney with Benjamin J. Jacobson, the Assistant District Attorney for counsel. The justice overseeing the case is J. Irwin Shapiro.

Current Case

The defendant, Theodore Rhodes has made a motion for resentencing.

Published on: May 26, 2012

Defendant Charged With Murdering his Girlfriend

by Stephen Bilkis

This case is being heard in the State of New York Supreme Court. The plaintiff of the case is the People of the State of New York. A New York Criminal Lawyer said the plaintiff is represented by the District Attorney of Kings County, Charles J. Hynes and the Assistant District Attorney, Michelle Kaminsky. The defendant in the case is Jerry Bowens. He is represented by Izabel Olszowa Garcia Esq. and Wayne C. Bodden, Esq. The judge that is overseeing the Supreme Court case is Matthew J. D’Emic.

Prosecution Argument

The defendant, Jerry Bowens has been charged with murdering his girlfriend, Catherine D’Onofrio. The plaintiff has moved to have evidence introduced that includes prior bad acts made by the defendant. Additionally, the prosecution looks to bring forth evidence that shows that the relationship between the defendant and the victim, Ms. D’Onofrio, was unraveling and that his life was falling apart.

Published on: May 26, 2012

Court Discusses Sex Offender Registration Act

by Stephen Bilkis

The respondent for this case is the People of the State of New York. The appellant in the case is Neil Pietarniello. The case is being heard in the Second Department of the Supreme Court of the State of New York in the Appellate Division.

Appeal

A New York Criminal Lawyer said this is an appeal from the defendant concerning a previous order from the Kings County Supreme Court. The judge from the previous case was Brennan. The case involved a hearing to determine the sex offender risk level of the defender. The appellant was designated as a level 3 sex offender based on Correction Law article 6-C.

Published on: May 25, 2012

Defendant Charged with Sexual Assault

by Stephen Bilkis

This is a case of the People of the State of New York versus the defendant Carlos Hairston. The case is being heard in the Kings County Supreme Court.

Indictment

A New York DWI Lawyer said the defendant in this case is being charged with rape in the first degree, predatory sexual assault, as well as other charges.

Published on: May 25, 2012

Court Uses Risk Assessment to Weigh Defendants Danger to Public

by Stephen Bilkis

The plaintiff in this case is the People of the State of New York. The defendant in the case is Robert W. Fitzpatrick. The plaintiff is represented by John M. Muehl, the District Attorney. The defendant is represented by James Ferrari. A New York Drug Crime Lawyer said this case is being heard in the County Court of Otsego County. The judge that is overseeing the case is the Honorable Brian D. Burns.

Case Background

Robert W. Fitzpatrick, the defendant pled guilty to the class E felony a crime of possession of a sexual performance of a child. According to the Sex Offender Registration Act the court is required to review the risk assessment instrument to determine the risk level the defendant presents to the public.