New York City owes much of its energy and excellence to the foreign citizens living and working here. Unfortunately, a visa or green card holder’s right to remain in the United States can be seriously jeopardized by a Desk Appearance Ticket, even when the charges are comparatively minor misdemeanors. Many visa holders fail to take…
Continue reading ›After over a year of zealous fighting on behalf of his client in Manhattan State Supreme Court, Eric Arnone secured dismissal on charges of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third and Fourth Degree, and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree, in…
Continue reading ›Foreign citizens and drug importation charges at JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia Airports (federal controlled substance crimes) American demand for illegal drugs, combined with harsh federal and state laws prohibiting their sale and possession, has created a black market that can be extraordinarily lucrative for illegal drug traffickers. Enticed by the potential to make significant amounts…
Continue reading ›MG’s client, 34 years old with no criminal record, was arrested for possessing over 4 ounces of heroin and charged with “A2” drug possession, possession with intent to sell, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Unlawfully Dealing with a Child in the First Degree. Client was a non-citizen and faced 10 years in prison…
Continue reading ›February 5, 2014: Federal agents and NYPD arrest dozens of members of purported illegal Oxycodone trafficking ring involving Astramed clinics. The New York Post today reported that on February 5, federal agents and the NYPD arrested approximately 24 people in connection with indictments for conspiring to traffic illegal prescription drugs. Specifically, it is alleged that…
Continue reading ›Our client came to us a few months ago after having already been indicted for a Class A felony drug possession charge. However, we were able to persuade prosecutors to dismiss all of the charges against him. Our client – who had been facing a substantial jail sentence if convicted – will not have any…
Continue reading ›The most serious drug-related felonies in New York state law are Operating as a Major Trafficker (Penal Law Section 220.77, the “Kingpin” Statute), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (Penal Law Section 220.21) and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (Penal Law Section 220.43). As Class-A1 felonies,…
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