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Defense attorney Matthew Galluzzo recently earned a stunning trial acquittal in a federal sexual abuse case that had been extensively covered in the press. The client, charged with one count each of sexual abuse on an airplane (18 U.S.C. 2244(b)) and assault on an airplane (18 U.S.C. 113(a)(5)), went to trial in Brooklyn federal court…

The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo is now on Instagram! Follow the adventures of our attorneys and staff as they fight for their clients in state and federal court (and relax after hours). The Instagram handle is “newyorkdefenselawyers” and we will be updating frequently. Click below to see and learn more about us: https://www.instagram.com/newyorkdefenseattorneys/

Woodbury Commons Desk Appearance Ticket for Shoplifting (Penal Law Section 155.25) Woodbury Commons is a popular outlet mall and shopping destination for tourists and locals alike. The designer clothing and other luxury items on sale there make it an easy place for shoppers to give in to temptation. Unfortunately, many of those people make the…

Many professionals – especially those that work in the finance industry – are unpleasantly surprised when records of a prior case they believed to be sealed pursuant to an ACD have been discovered by prospective employers who conduct background checks. This is often accompanied by embarrassing and/or devastating consequences. How can this happen if the…

H1B visas (allowing foreign citizens with highly specialized expertise in the areas of math, science and engineering, among others, to live and work in the United States) are highly sought after and not easy to get due to the limit – or “cap” – on the number of such visas granted each year. There are…

The attorneys and former Manhattan prosecutors at The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo have defended countless individuals arrested and accused of sexual assault crimes, from Class B felonies like Rape in the First Degree to Class B misdemeanors like Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree. Of course, our primary concern has always been to exonerate…

Matthew Galluzzo, a former Manhattan sex crimes prosecutor, recently appeared on MSNBC to talk about whether the women currently accusing Donald Trump of sexual assault should be discredited on account of the delay in their reporting. The link is available here: http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc-news/watch/why-sex-assault-victims-sometimes-delay-reporting-787086915704

Matthew Galluzzo, a criminal defense attorney, after a six week trial in the Bronx, recently convinced a jury to acquit his defendant of the most serious murder charge on the indictment. The client was instead convicted of a lesser manslaughter charge, meaning that he will not be facing the life sentence that he would have…

Matthew Galluzzo, a criminal defense attorney and former Manhattan prosecutor, appeared on Fox 5 New York to share his thoughts and analysis of the judge’s decision to grant Adnan Syed a new trial. Adnan Syed’s murder conviction was made famous by the NPR podcast “Serial”. The TV segment is available here: http://www.fox5ny.com/news/167860570-story

Federal criminal charges for solicitation of a minor It is a serious federal crime to for an adult to solicit a minor (under age 18) across state lines for sexual purposes. Pursuant to 18 USC 24221 and 2423, it is illegal to: Defenses against federal criminal charges for solicitation of a minor There are many…