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Jumping a Turnstile: How a little mistake can become a big problem
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

Jumping a turnstile: How a little mistake can become a big problem. Imagine this scenario: You’re running late for an important meeting in the city, and as you are standing at the subway turnstile you can see the subway train pulling up to the platform. In a nervous rush, you swipe your Metrocard only to…

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Desk Appearance Tickets from JFK Airport
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

Thousands of domestic and international travelers pass through John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City every day. It should be unsurprising, then, that every day, Port Authority Police officers arrest a few travelers and give them Desk Appearance Tickets. A Desk Appearance Ticket is a summons given to a person who has been arrested…

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Woodbury Commons: Desk Appearance Tickets for foreign citizens accused of shoplifting
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

Woodbury Commons, located in Woodbury, New York, is a well-known outlet mall with high-end stores including: Adidas, Armani, Balenciaga, Balmain, Burberry, Brioni, Canali, Chloe, Coach, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Ferragamo, Givenchy, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, Kenzo, Lacoste, Lanvin, Longchamp, Lululemon, Maison Margiela, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Moncler, Montblanc, Movado, Nike, Roberto Cavalli, Prada,…

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Desk Appearance Ticket at NYC Airports
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

New York City is one of the best cities in the world to visit and it attracts tourists from all over the world. Unfortunately, a few of them are arrested every day at the New York City airports: LaGuardia and JFK (John F. Kennedy). Most of them receive Desk Appearance Tickets for misdemeanor offenses. These…

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Defending against common state court charges for protesters
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

Recently, in response to the horrific killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, there have been protests in major cities across the United States. An upstate woman and two New York attorneys were arrested and charged in federal court with crimes relating to their alleged throwing of Molotov cocktails at police…

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Manhattan Desk Appearance Tickets for Patronizing a Prostitute (Penal Law 230.04)
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

The New York City criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo have represented many people arrested and given Desk Appearance Tickets for patronizing a prostitute in Manhattan (Penal Law 230.04). These cases can be highly embarrassing and they sometimes cause real damage to reputations, careers, and family relationships. However, a skillful attorney…

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Desk Appearance Ticket for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

The experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo have successfully represented dozens of individuals accused of violating Penal Law Section 265.01 (Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree). In New York City, these cases are often brought as Desk Appearance Tickets, and the arrests are oftentimes made during routine…

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Breaking down Alec Baldwin’s plea deal
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

Our attorneys have represented dozens of people arrested and/or given Desk Appearance Tickets for cases involving assault allegations. The recent disposition of actor Alec Baldwin’s (most recent) case provides an excellent example of what can happen in a straightforward assault case. Mr. Baldwin was arrested in November after allegedly punching someone over a parking spot…

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“Do I Need To Hire A Lawyer For My Desk Appearance Ticket?”
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

Here’s one question we are consistently asked: “Do I need to hire a lawyer for my desk appearance?” The short answer is “yes” and “absolutely.” In this blog, we discuss why this is. First, let’s explain to you what your Desk Appearance Ticket (“DAT”) is. The Criminal Procedure Law defines the DAT as “a written…

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Understanding New York prostitution law in a world of Sugar Daddies
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

Perhaps someday, the New York Assembly will legalize sex work (several political candidates have recently promised to take steps toward legalization). For now, however, it is still a Class B misdemeanor in New York to “engage or agree or offer to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee.” Penal Law…

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