Criminal Defense

MG client charged with DWI

Vehicle & Traffic Law (VTL)
Section 1192

§ 1192. Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. for running toll booth and “smelling of alcohol.” Breathalyzer more than twice the legal limit. MG introduced video taken at the precinct in which the client appeared sober. Jury rejected breathalyzer results.

MG result: Client found Not Guilty at trial.

MSG client accused of DWI

Vehicle & Traffic Law (VTL)
Section 1192

§ 1192. Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. coming home from a work related celebration. Client blew a .26 on the breathalyzer. MG filed motion on the ground that the client’s speedy trial rights were violated.

MG result: Case Dismissed. No suspension of license. No mandatory classes. No fines. Vehicle returned to the client.

MG client charged with tossing a gun to the ground

Criminal Code:
e.g. Penal Law 265.02
(D Felony)

§ 265.02 Criminal Possession Of A Weapon In The Third Degree while pursued by police breaking up a street “craps” game. On trial cross-examination, MG shows police testimony is not credible; jury determines that officers had “flaked” with the weapon.

MG result: Client acquitted.

MG client accused of selling illegal weapons

Criminal Code:
e.g. Penal Law 265.02
(D Felony)

§ 265.02 Criminal Possession Of A Weapon In The Third Degree from his storefront.

MG result: ADA is convinced by MG to reduce charges to non-criminal “disorderly conduct” in a favorable plea bargain. Immigration issues resolved in favor of client.

MG client charged with $350,000 embezzlement

Criminal Code:
e.g. Penal Law 155.40
(C Felony)
§ 155.40 Grand Larceny In The Second Degree (Extortion)

from employer. MG negotiated the case, preparing an extensive social report detailing client’s accomplishments and standing in the community.

MG result: 90 days in jail and repayment of $50,000.

MG client accused of receiving significant and illegal benefits

Criminal Code:
e.g. Penal Law 155.40
(C Felony)

§ 155.40 Grand Larceny In The Second Degree (Extortion) from the City and State following September 11 2001 disaster.

MG result: Jury acquits client of all felony charges. MG obtains misdemeanor verdict and a sentence of probation.

MG client accused of gunpoint robbery

Criminal Code:
e.g. Penal Law 160.15
(B Felony)

§ 160.15 Robbery In The First Degree (Dangerous Instrument) in the subway. Client on parole and categorized as a “mandatory persistent violent felon” facing 25 years to life in State Prison. MG convinced a jury that the complainant may have been intoxicated, lacked credibility and the identification of our client was flawed.

MG result: Trial Verdict of not guilty. Life sentence avoided.

MG client accused of point-blank shooting

Criminal Code:
e.g. Penal Law 110/125.00
(B Violent Felony)

§ 110/125.00 Attempted Homicide of rival neighbor. Separate gun found at client’s apartment. MG exposed complaining witness as biased and incredible.

MG result: Not guilty verdict to charges of Assault in the First Degree and Attempted Murder.

MG client accused of assaulting man with baseball bat

Criminal Code:
e.g. Penal Law 120.10
(B Felony)

§ 120.10 Assault In The First Degree. MG convinced the jury that (despite the victim’s injuries) client did not start altercation and was acting in self defense.

MG result: Not guilty on all charges.

MG client charged with sexually molesting his daughter’s friend

Criminal Code:
e.g. Penal Law 130.30
(D Felony)

§ 130.30 Rape In The Second Degree after slipping something into her drink, rendering her unconscious. MG showed that complainant lacked credibility and that physical evidence did not substantiate her claims.

MG result: Client fully exonerated.

MG client charged with molesting his young female cousin

Criminal Code:
e.g. Penal Law 130.45
(D Felony)

§ 130.45 Criminal Sexual Act In The Second Degree. MG lost in a bench trial, but took convicting judge to Appeals Court.

MG result: Overturned conviction on appeal. Case dismissed.