HEMINGWAY v. THE STATE OF NY
Representing the family of Cachin Anderson who died under mysterious circumstances while in custody at Sulllivan County Correctional Facility, NY. Case pending
Representing the family of Cachin Anderson who died under mysterious circumstances while in custody at Sulllivan County Correctional Facility, NY. Case pending
Firm is representing family of Daniel Fitzpatrick, who tragically committed suicide after being bullied by classmates for an extended period of time.
Plaintiff sexually abused and raped by three different corrections officer at Rikers Island.
Date: December 1, 2016
Client was convicted on 13 Counts of Filing fraudulent tax returns with an intended loss of $4,000,000 dollars. Client faced 57-71 months under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. After passionate plea for leniency and mitigation based on clients mental health issues and extensive acceptance of responsibility, client was sentenced to only 30 months in prison.
Date: March 1, 2015
Client arrested and charged with Burglary in the 2nd Degree and faced several years in prison. After meeting with the District Attorney’s Office to explain mitigating circumstances of the case, Client was offered a plea to a violation and a conditional discharge.
Date: January 1, 2014
Client arrested and alleged to have possessed several bags of cocaine. Client was indicted by a Grand Jury. DA sought jail time. Our firm challenged the constitutionality of the “stop and frisk” of my client. Prior to pre-trial hearing, the District Attorney dismissed the indictment. Our firm settled a false arrest claim v. the city…
Date: September 1, 2013
Client arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (B Felony). Upon his arrest, Client was chased, tackled and struck multiple times by arresting officers. Client refused plea deal offered by NYC Special Narcotics DA, based on what firm felt was lack of probable cause to arrest. Ultimately, DA dismissed the case and we…
Date: February 1, 2012
Client was arrested on warrant for 20 year old gun charge. Client was incarcerated for eight months awaiting trial. After pre-trial hearing, case was dismissed on this Firm’s defense motions. We then filed and settled a claim vs. the City of NY for Unlawful Imprisonment.
Client arrested and charged with resisting arrest after he was physically assaulted by police officers wielding batons. This firm produced video demonstrating the police use of excessive force and the DA’s Office dismissed the case against our client. This firm filed suit in Federal Court and settled for excessive force claims.
Date: February 1, 2011
Outcome: Civil Suit pending.
Client charged with gunpoint rape. Case dismissed by District Attorney’s Office after defense demonstrates it is a mistaken ID.