Elizabeth Crotty, a New York criminal defense attorney and former Manhattan prosecutor at Saland Law PC, was a key contributor in a New York Times article regarding the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office’s Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB). Often called the “Complaint Room,” ECAB is staffed by prosecutors who assess police…
The New York white collar criminal defense attorneys at Saland Law PC are pleased to announce that after months of dedication and advocacy, a client accused of felony Grand Larceny embezzlement obtained a misdemeanor without jail or probation. Prosecutors had alleged that our client embezzled in excess of $25,000.00 by…
Make no mistake. If you do not show up to court in New York on the date you are required to do so, a Bench Warrant will be issued. Simply put, a judge will issue an order for your immediate arrest and return to court. While the following is not…
As a New York criminal defense attorney / lawyer and a former Manhattan prosecutor, I have heard both defendants and clients often assert the same defense when they are either arrested or issued a New York Desk Appearance Ticket for shoplifting (New York Penal Law 155.25 or 165.40) in Manhattan,…
According to reports, Francisco Rodriguez, a/k/a “K-Rod,” a New York Mets’ pitcher and closer, was arrested at Citi Field (Mets Stadium) and charged with Assault in the Third Degree (New York Penal Law 120.00). Police arrested K-Rod after he allegedly struck his father-in-law who ultimately suffered a scrape on is…
I previously assessed, albeit briefly, the possible criminal charges that JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater might face in Queens County for opening the emergency door and sliding onto the tarmac. These offenses included the misdemeanors of Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree and Criminal…
Jet Blue flight attendant (or possibly former flight attendant) Steven Slater was arrested yesterday after he allegedly insulted passengers on a Jet Blue flight from Pittsburgh. After allegedly having a heated conversation with a passenger, Slater popped open a cabin door, grabbed a beer, tossed his luggage down the inflatable…
In a far too common storyline, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. is using a press release as his sword to tell the tale of a 28 year old man alleged to have defrauded at least a half a dozen Haitian men and women in an immigration scam. According to…
It is extremely atypical to hear of a case where the accused has waived his right to remain silent, told his story to the police or the prosecutor without legal counsel and later walked away unscathed. Although a generalization, this type of behavior often assists law enforcement in making an…
I certainly don’t have the statistics, but countless number of people are arrested and / or issued Desk Appearance Tickets (DATs) in New York for shoplifting and violating the laws of Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Unfortunately for former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, at least one…