New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

The New York Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has released a report indicating a decrease in the number of crimes reported in New York during the first half of 2009 as compared to the first half of 2008. The report indicates that:

• The overall number of crimes reported statewide was down 6.6%
• The number of reported violent crimes statewide was down 4.7 %.
• The number of reported murder s statewide was down 10.6 %.
• The number of reported rapes statewide was down 9.1%.
• The number of robberies statewide was down 12%.
• The number of reported aggravated assaults statewide was down .7%.
• The number of reported property crimes statewide was down 4.5%.
• The number of reported Burglaries statewide was down 7.5%.
• The number of reported larcenies statewide was down 3 %.
• The number of reported stolen motor vehicles statewide was down 13.8%.

The only increases noted in the report were a 5.2% increase in the number of reported murders outside New York City and a .3% increase in the number of reported aggravated assaults outside New York City. New York Governor Paterson has has issued a press release stating that the increase in the number of reported murders outside of New York City is attributable to the mass murder that occurred in Binghampton, NY on April 3, 2009.

Posted by George P. Conway | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Recent News

Bookmark:

Colonie Justice Court has jurisdiction over traffic violations such as speeding tickets and misdemeanors such as petit larceny occurring within the Town of Colonie, New York. Colonie Justice Court also has preliminary jurisdiction over felonies occurring within the Town of Colonie, New York.

Colonie Justice Court is located in the Public Safety Building at 312 Wolf Road, Latham, New York, 12110-4814. The telephone number for the Colonie Justice Court is 518-7983-2714.

Colonie Justice Court has three judges: Honorable Peter G. Crummey, Honorable Andrew Sommers and Honorable Susan Tatro. Each of the judges is a lawyer.

Julie Gansle is the Colonie Justice Court Clerk. The Colonie Justice Court Clerk’s office window is open Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M to 4:00 P.M. The Colonie Justice Court Clerk’s Office accepts telephone calls Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M to 4:30 P.M.

Colonie Justice Court has two courtrooms: the large courtroom and the small courtroom. Traffic Court is held each Monday in the large courtroom starting at 6:00 P.M. Traffic trials are held each Tuesday in the small courtroom starting at 8:30 a.m. Misdemeanor cases and alcohol related offenses are handled each Monday in the small courtroom starting at 6:00P.M. Criminal cases are also handled each Wednesday in the small courtroom starting at 6:00 P.M.

Criminal cases are handled by the Albany County District Attorney’s Office. Traffic violation cases are handled by Senior Colonie Town Attorney Danielle DeMers, Esq.

If you need a criminal or traffic attorney to represent you in Colonie Justice Court, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-877-858-2889. I will negotiate a plea agreement acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

Posted by George P. Conway | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: New York Courts

Bookmark:

Former New York Giant Plaxico Burress has been sentenced to serve two years in a New York State Department of Correctional Services facility having previously pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. The New York State Correctional Services lists his earliest release date as June 6, 2011 and his maximum expiration date as September 20, 2009.

Plaxico Burress should have been allowed to plea to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree in violation of Penal Law 265.01 (1) which is a Class A Misdemeanor. The promised sentence should have been a split sentence of sixty days in jail and three years probation. A condition of his probation should have been that every Friday he had to visit a different high school somewhere in the country to speak about the dangers of carrying a gun. However, none of that was ever going to happen thanks to the Mayor of New York.

Posted by George P. Conway | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Recent News

Bookmark:

New Baltimore Justice Court has jurisdiction over traffic violations such as speeding tickets and misdemeanors such as aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree [AUO 3rd ] occurring within the Town of New Baltimore. New Baltimore Justice Court also has preliminary jurisdiction over felonies occurring within the Town of New Baltimore.

New Baltimore Justice Court’s physical and mailing address is 3809 County Route 51, Hannacroix, New York 12087. The telephone number for the New Baltimore Justice Court is 518-756-2079. The Fax number for the New Baltimore Justice Court is 518-756-2079.

New Baltimore Justice Court is in session each Tuesday starting at 4:00 P.M. The Court has two judges- Honorable Joseph A. Farrell, Jr. and Honorable Joseph Cosenza. Judge Farrell has been on the bench since 1991. Judge Cosenza has been on the Bench since 2006. Each Judge is elected to a four year term.

The Court Clerk’s Office is open Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 PM. Lynn Taylor is the New Baltimore Justice Court Clerk. Sheri Jourdin is the New Baltimore Justice Court Deputy Clerk. Fines may be paid by credit card over the telephone, certified bank check, money order or cash.

The Greene County District Attorney’s office is responsible for prosecuting all criminal cases pending in New Baltimore Justice Court. The Greene County District Attorney’s office is also responsible for prosecuting all traffic tickets pending in the New Baltimore Justice Court that were issued by the New York State Police.The telephone number of thr Greene County District Attorney's Office is 518-719-3590. The fax number for the Greene County District Attorney's Office is 518-719-3792.

If you need a criminal or traffic attorney to represent you in New Baltimore Justice Court, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-877-858-2889. I will negotiate a plea agreement acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

Posted by George P. Conway | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: New York Courts

Bookmark:

Athens Town Court has jurisdiction over traffic tickets such as speeding tickets and misdemeanors such as aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree [AUO 3rd] committed within the Town of Athens, New York. Athens Town Court also has preliminary jurisdiction over felonies committed within the Town of Athens.

Athens Town Court is located at 2 First Street in Athens, New York. The mailing address for Athens Town Court is Post office Box 132 Athens, New York 12015-0132. The telephone number for the Athens Town Court is 518-945-3360. The fax number for the Athens Town Court is (518) 945-1372.

Athens Town Court has two judges –Honorable Constance Pazin and Honorable James H. Robinson. Criminal cases are prosecuted by the Greene County District Attorney’s Office. Traffic tickets issued by the New York State Police are also prosecuted by the Greene County District Attorney’s Office. Traffic Tickets issued by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department are prosecuted by the undersheriff who issued the traffic ticket.

The Athens Town Court Clerk’s Office is open each weekday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 P.M. Court is held every Thursday. Criminal cases usually start at 3:00 PM unless otherwise scheduled. Traffic cases usually start at 4:00 P.M. unless otherwise scheduled. Cell phones are not permitted inside the Court.

If you need a criminal or traffic attorney to represent you in Athens Town Court, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-877-858-2889. I will negotiate a plea agreement acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

Posted by George P. Conway | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: New York Courts

Bookmark:

The Town of Moreau Justice Court has jurisdiction over traffic tickets such as speeding tickets and misdemeanors such driving while intoxicated {DWI] committed within the Town of Moreau, New York. The Town of Moreau Justice Court also has preliminary jurisdiction over felonies committed within the Town of Moreau, New York.

The Town of Moreau Justice Court is located at 1390 Route 9, Gansevoort, New York 12831. The telephone number for the Town of Moreau Justice Court is 518-793-3188. The Town of Moreau Justice Court has two judges- Honorable Timothy J. Alden and Honorable Jeffrey B. McCabe.

The Town of Moreau Justice Court Clerks’ Office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 P.M. Lori Pike is Judge Alden’s Senior Court Clerk. Jody Munger is Judge Alden’s Court Clerk. Colleen Nichols is Judge McCabe’s Senior Court Clerk. Susan MacMore is Judge McCabe’s Court Clerk. Tom Geraghty is the Court Officer.

The Saratoga District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting all criminal and traffic matters in the Town of Moreau Justice Court. Saratoga County Assistant District Attorney Martin W. Pozefsky is assigned to the Town of Moreau Justice Court. He works out of his private law office located at 25 Walton Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. His telephone number is 518-587-9400. His fax number is 518-587-0077.

Criminal cases including driving while intoxicated cases are handled each Thursday starting at 9:00 A.M. Vehicle and traffic violations are handled each Thursday starting at 2:00 P.M.

If you need a criminal or traffic attorney to represent you in Moreau JusticeCourt, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-877-858-2889. I will negotiate a plea agreement acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

Posted by George P. Conway | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: New York Courts

Bookmark:

Charles Rogers- who was a football standout at Michigan State and drafted second overall by the Detroit Lions in 2003 NFL Draft- was arrested earlier this morning by the Novi Police Department in Michigan and charged with Operating While Intoxication and Operating While License Invalid. Each of the charges is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to 93 days in jail and/or a $500 fine. Roger’s was allegedly found unresponsive inside a 2003 Mercedes that was still in gear and running. Roger’s breath allegedly smelled of alcohol and he allegedly showed physical signs of being intoxicated. Roger’s also allegedly failed a field sobriety test and refused to take a breathalyzer test to measure his blood alcohol content. However, Rogers’ blood was drawn at a local hospital pursuant to a search warrant. The blood sample will be tested by the Michigan State Police. Each of the charges is misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to 93 days in jail and/or a $500 fine. Rogers has been arraigned and bail was set at $50,000 cash bond/ten percent. The charges pending against Rogers are merely allegations and should be presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty in a court of law.

Posted by George P. Conway | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Recent News

Bookmark:

The Halfmoon Justice Court has jurisdiction over traffic tickets such as speeding tickets and misdemeanors such as driving while intoxicated [DWI] committed within the Town of Moreau, New York. The Halfmoon Justice Court also has preliminary jurisdiction over felonies committed within the Town of Halfmoon, New York.

The Halfmoon Justice Court is located at 1 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065. The telephone number for the Halfmoon Justice Court is 518-371-2592. The Halfmoon Justice Court has two judges-Honorable Lester A. Wormuth and Honorable Kevin J. Tollisen.

Judge Wormuth handles all first appearances on the first and third Thursday of the month starting at 7:00 P.M. Judge Wortmuth handles criminal cases on second and fourth Tuesday of each month starting at 5:30 P.M. Judge Wormuth handles vehicle and traffic trials on the third Monday of each month starting at 5:30 P.M.

Judge Tollisen handles all first appearances on the second and fourth Thursday of each month starting at 7:00 P.M. Judge Tollisen handles criminal cases on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month starting at 5:30 P.M. Judge Tollisen handles vehicle and traffic trials on second Thursday of each month starting at 5:30 P.M.

The Halfmoon Justice Court Clerk’s Office is open weekdays from 9:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.M. Judge Wormuth’s full time clerks are Marlene A. Carey and Cathy Leggett. Judge Worrmuth’s part-time clerk is Virginia Loffredo. Judge Tollisen’s full time clerks are Christine Phillips and Jacqueline Bigelow. Judge Tollisen’s part-time clerk is Virginia Daigle.

The Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting all criminal and traffic violations in the Halfmoon Justice Court. The majority of cases are handled by Saratoga County Assistant District Attorney Robert J. Chauvin. He works out of his private law office located at 1691 Route 9, POB 1258, Clifton Park, NY 12065. His phone number is 518-371-5010. His fax number is 518-383-4743.

Saratoga County Assistant District Attorney Matthew J. Chauvin also is also assigned to the Halfmoon Justice Court. He handles the misdemeanor DWI cases post first appearance. He works out of the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office located at 25 West High Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. His telephone number is 518-885-2263. His fax number is 518-884-8627.

If you need a criminal or traffic attorney to represent you in Halfmoon Town Court, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-877-858-2889. I will negotiate a plea agreement acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

Posted by George P. Conway | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: New York Courts

Bookmark:

Guilderland Town Court has jurisdiction over traffic tickets speeding tickets and misdemeanors such as petit larceny committed within the Town of Guilderland, New York. Guilderland Town Court also has preliminary jurisdiction over felonies committed within the Town of Guilderland, New York.

The Guilderland Town Court is located on the first floor of the Guilderland Town Hall at 5209 Western Turnpike, Guilderland, NY 12084. The mailing address for the Guilderland Town Court is P.O. Box 339, Guilderland, NY 12084. The telephone number for the Guilderland Town Court is 518-356-1980 extension 1073.

The Guilderland Chief Court Clerk is Eileen Dean. The Guilderland Town Court Clerk’s office is open Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 4:30P.M. The Guilderland Town Court has two judges- Judge John W. Bailey and Judge Denise Randall. Both judges are practicing attorneys.

Traffic Court is held every Monday starting at 5:30 P.M. Traffic infractions are prosecuted by Guilderland Town Attorney Richard J. Sherwood. Criminal Court is held every Thursday starting at 5:30 P.M. Criminal cases are prosecuted by the Albany County District Attorney’s Office.

If you need a criminal or traffic attorney to represent you in Guilderland Town Court, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-877-858-2889. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea agreement acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

Posted by George P. Conway | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: New York Courts

Bookmark:

The Clifton Park Town Court has jurisdiction over traffic tickets such as speeding tickets and misdemeanors such as driving while intoxicated [DWI] committed within the Town of Clifton Park, New York. The Clifton Park Town Court also has preliminary jurisdiction over felonies committed within the Town of Clifton Park, New York

Clifton Park Town Court is located in the Clifton Park Public Safety Building, 5 Municipal Plaza, Clifton Park, New York 12065. The telephone number for Clifton Park Town Court is 518.371.3963. The fax number for the Clifton Park Town Court is 518.371.6668.

The clerk’s office is open each weekday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The clerk’s office is open on Wednesday and Thursday until 7:00 P.M.

Clifton Park Town Court has two judges- Hon. James F. Hughes and Hon. Robert A. Rybak. Judge Hughes has been on the bench since 1982. Judge Rybak has been on the bench since 1980.

Judge Hughes holds criminal and traffic court on Wednesday starting at 7:00 PM. Judge Rybak holds criminal and traffic court on Thursday starting at 7:00 P.M.

Saratoga Assistant District Attorney Patrick J. Campion is currently assigned to handle criminal and traffic cases in Clifton Park Town Court. He works out of the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office located at 25 West High Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. His telephone number is 518.885.2263. His fax number is 518.884.8627. He is only in court when trials or conferences have been scheduled by the court.

People scheduled to appear in court should check in at the clerk's office before going into court. The clerk's office is located in the front of the building.

If you need a criminal or traffic attorney to represent you in Clifton Park Town Court, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-877-858-2889. I will negotiate a plea agreement acceptable to you or take the case to trial.

Posted by George P. Conway | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: New York Courts

Bookmark:

Alexander N. Tajong – who ran Tajong Accounting and Tax Services in Bronx, New York- is reported to have plead guilty at the end of last week to twenty counts of aiding and assisting in preparing false income tax returns for his client’s. According to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Tajong knowingly included false credits and deductions on a number of his client’s tax returns which resulted in his client’s receiving unearned tax refunds. Tajong could be sentenced up to 60 years in Federal prison. He also could be fined up to $100,000 or twice the pecuniary gain or loss resulting from the crime. Judge Cote is scheduled to sentence Tajong on December 11, 2009.

Posted by George P. Conway | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Recent News

Bookmark: