Speedy Trial - Superseding Information Dismissed
Criminal Defense Attorneys know that the People can amend their instruments, the 'tickets' or charges, but Prosecutions must be ready from commencement of the criminal matter. Criminal Case Dismissed - Dismissed because the Speedy Trial Violations of the People in this case involving Assault and Weapon Possession. In the case of People v. Williams, defendant is charged by superseding misdemeanor information with five counts of Assault in the Third Degree (PL §120.00(1)), one
Speedy Trial Violation - Assault Indictment Dismissed
Weapon Charges, Pistol Whipping, Dismissed because of Speedy Trial Violations. New York Criminal Defense Attorneys know and this case highlights why Criminal Attorneys must file motions seeking dismissal of charges when appropriate. Here, in People v. Taback, Defendant MICHAEL TABACK is charged by Indictment Number 2021-210 with one count of Assault in the First Degree pursuant to Penal Law [PL] §120.10 (1) [First Count] and one count of Assault in the Second Degree pursuant
Criminal Case Dismissed - Invalid Certificate of Compliance
Criminal Lawyers can get your New York Criminal Case dismissed if your Certificate of Compliance is Invalid. Here, in People v. Brickus, the Court does not excuse the People's failure to file a valid Certificate of Compliance based on audio records in its possession. In this case, Defendant is charged by information with violating Penal Law §120.20, Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, Penal Law §145.00(1), Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree; Penal Law §150.01, Ar
Obstruction of Government Administration Dismissed
Accusatory Instruments that are Legally Insufficient are subject to Dismissal. In People v. Williams, Criminal Defense Attorneys should take note that this accused crime is often charged with vague and, here, legally insufficient allegations which will be dismissed if the Criminal Defense Lawyer files a motion. Here, "The defendant, charged by a superseding misdemeanor information with one count of Petit Larceny (PL §155.25), one count of Harassment in the Second Degree (PL §
Indictment Dismissed Due to Discovery Violations
New York Criminal Discovery Violations can lead to dismissals - here the indictment was dismissed. In this case, the defendant is charged with: four counts of criminal contempt in the first degree; five counts of criminal contempt in the second degree; two counts of tampering with a witness in the third degree; four counts of harassment in the second degree; four counts of forcible touching; four counts of sexual abuse in the third degree; and, stalking in the third and fourt
