New York Death Penalty Law

<h2> <center> State of New York v. Dimone Fleming </h2> </center>

Bronx, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with two counts of first degree murder. Dimone Fleming, age 22, stabbed her two sons to death and put their bodies in a bath tub on November 26, 2022. She claimed she was not guilty by reason of post partum psychosis. Fleming was being treated for major depressive disorder and was prescribed psychotropic medication... More...

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<h2> <center> United States of America v. Luigi Nicolas Mangione </h2> </center>

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with two stalking. Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Luigi Mangione, age 28, shot and killed Brian Thompson the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on December 4, 2024. The Defendants said: “After years of enduring sev... More...

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<h2> <center> United States of America v. Perry Freeman </h2> </center>

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with selling, distributing controlled substances in violation of 21 U.S. 811. Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Perry Freeman distributed fentanyl that resulted in the death of a 37-yearold man Westchester County... More...

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<h2> <center> State of New York v. Anthony Peterson

Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second degree manslaughter. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Anthony Peterson, age 53, of Schenectady, New York, recklessly crossing into oncoming traffic and caused the death of a 64-year-old Albany man. On S... More...

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<h2> <center> United States of America v. Edgar Sanchez-Solis </h2> <center>

Plattsburgh, Nwe York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit alien smuggling. Reported by Kent Morlan Edgar Sanchez-Solis, 24, was a leader in an alien smuggling organization (ASO) while he was living illegally in Kansas City, Missouri. The ASO smuggled hundreds of aliens into the United States. Once the aliens were inside the U.S., the ASO emplo... More...

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State of New York v. Roger McDonough

Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide. Roger McDonough's pit bull terriers attacked and killed a man in October 2024 has been sentenced to a state prison term. Albany Police were called on Oct. 9. 2024, to a rear yard at 594 Central Ave. for a report of dogs attacking a man. Police responded and found 59-year-old James ... More...

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State of New York v. Kashawn Croswell

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with causing a fatal crash in Downtown Brooklyn after driving over 60 miles per hour, running three red lights and slamming into another vehicle, killing a 21-year-old woman and injuring three others. “This defendant made a series of reckless and deliberate decisions that had deadly consequences. By driving at high ... More...

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United States of America v. Christian Lugo, a/k/a "Coco"

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering conspiracy and possession of a machine gun. Christian Lugo, a/k/a "Coco" on February 7, 2022, LUGO allowed and encouraged a co-conspirator who worked for him at Certified Auto to shoot at members of a rival tow truck company, which resulted in the death of Gloria Ortiz. In ... More...

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United States of America v. Lamar Williams, a/k/a "Black," a/k/a "Little Black," a/k/a "Chase Money Marz"

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with racketerring conspiracy, racketeering murder, and possession of a machine gun where death occurred. Lamar Williams, a/k/a "Black," a/k/a "Little Black," a/k/a "Chase Money Marz," accused of murdering 28-year-old Rasheed Barton on August 11, 2013, in the Bronx, New York. From at least 2013 to 2022, WILLIAM... More...

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United States of America v. Jalen Teague, a/k/a "Bizzie," "Too Official," Cheleia Council Sanders, a/k/a "Mercedes," and Megan Sternast, a/k/a Megal - E Village"

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with racketeering an murder. Jalen Teague, a/k/a "Bizzie," "Too Official," Cheleia Council Sanders, a/k/a "Mercedes," and Megan Sternast, a/k/a Megal - E Village" with racketeering conspiracy, murder and conspiracy to distribute Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (“GHB”), resulting in death. “As alleged, Jal... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Edenilson Velasquez Larin, also known as “Agresor,” Saturno,” “Tiny,” and “Paco,”; Hugo Diaz Amaya, also known as “21”; Fulton Locos Salvatruchas (Fulton) clique leader Jose Espinoza Sanchez, also known as “Cable,” “Bleca,” and “Fantasma”; and Fulton member Jose Arevalao Iraheta, also known as “Splinter,” “Inesperado,” and “Daniel.”

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with Racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, murder in-aid-of racketeering. Velasquez Larin was convicted of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, murder in-aid-of racketee... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Ahmar Garcia, aka "OB" and Raheem Patterson, aka "Rah Rah"

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. AHMAR GARCIA, a/k/a “OB,” and RAHEEM PATTERSON, a/k/a “Rah Rah,” with committing the murder of sixteen-year-old Nisayah Sanchez on September 29, 2021, as a result of a gang war that plagued the city throughout that year that cost the lives of multiple young men and boys throughout the Bronx. ... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Edenilson Velasquez Larin, also known as “Agresor,” Saturno,” “Tiny,” and “Paco,”; Hugo Diaz Amaya, also known as “21”; Fulton Locos Salvatruchas (Fulton) clique leader Jose Espinoza Sanchez, also known as “Cable,” “Bleca,” and “Fantasma”; and Fulton member Jose Arevalao Iraheta, also known as “Splinter,” “Inesperado,” and “Daniel.”

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, murder in-aid-of racketeering in connection with the fatal machete attack of 18-year-old Kenny Reyes, continuing criminal enterprise, murder in-aid-of racketeering in connection with the fatal shooting of 2... More...

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<H2> Brijmattie Kissoon v. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC, et al.

Brooklyn, New York, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a wrongful death of Tribhowandeo Gangaram.... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Angel Valentin-Martinez

Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, which carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a fine of $1,000,000. Between October and December 2024, Angel Valentin-Martinez, 34, of Buffalo, NY, conspired with Daniel Plata Miranda to fraudulently gain access to the credit card accounts of individuals at Synchrony B... More...

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State of New York v. Nicholas Anzalone, Anthony Farina, Michael Mashaw and David Walters

New York, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with murder and manslaughter.<br> <br> Nicholas Anzalone, Anthony Farina, Michael Mashaw and David Walters were prison guards at Marcy Correctional Facility and beat Robert Brooks, age 43, to death.... More...

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State of New York v. Christopher Baldner

Kingston, New York criminal defense lawyer represented former New York trooper charged with murder, manslaughter and other crimes.<br> <br> Christopher Baldner, age 52, was accused of causing the death of a 11-year-old girl who was a passenger in an SUV in a high-speed chase that resulting in a crash.<br> <br> On December 2, 2020, Baldner stopped a Dodge Journey driven by Tristin Goods for speedin... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Julius M. Hatten </h1></h1>

Albany, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug and gun charges.<br> <br> U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Julius M. Hatten, 35, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of ammunition. The charges carry a mandatory mini... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Sharon Toney‑Finch </h1></h1>a

New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Wire Fraud And Stolen Valor.<br> <br> A former Stoughton police officer who was previously indicted for allegedly murdering Sandra Birchmore, a pregnant woman, to prevent her from disclosing information about his sexual exploitation of her beginning when she was a minor, has been indicted for allegedly causing the de... More...

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Clifford L. Grover, Jr. v. Social Security Administration

Buffalo, New York, social security disability lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for Social Security DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS.<br> <br> Social Security DIWC/DIWW benefits are Disabled Insured Worker's Claim and Disabled Insured Worker's Insurance benefits, which are the same as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These are monthly cash benef... More...

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State of New York v. John Doe

Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Assault in the First Degree (Class B violent felonies), one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class C violent felony), and one count of Assault in the Second Degree (Class D violent felony).<br> <br> On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approxi... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Julius M. Hatten </h1></h1>

Buffalo, NY. criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of ammunition.<br> <br> <br> <br> U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Julius M. Hatten, 35, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and m... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Carlos Ramirez, a/k/a “Guerra” </h1></h1>

New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a racketeering conspiracy and two murders.<br> <br> United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that CARLOS RAMIREZ, a/k/a "Guerra,” was sentenced today to life in prison for his participation in a racketeering conspiracy and two murders committed as a member of the Suns... More...

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State of New York v. Donald Ziebenhood

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of Burglary in the First Degree, two counts of Burglary in the Second Degree, one count of Assault in the Second Degree, two counts of Aggravated Criminal Contempt, eight counts of Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree.<br> <br>... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Quintron Dixon </h1></h1>

Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance<br> <br> Quintron Dixon, age 22, of Syracuse, pled guilty today to distribution of a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcon... More...

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State of New York v. David Kingsley, Mathew Galliher, Nicholas Kieffer, and Michael Fisher

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with three counts of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree manslaughter.<br> <br> David Kingsley, Mathew Galliher and Nicholas Kieffer, were charged with second-degree murder, and Michael Fisher, was charged with second-degree manslaughter.<br> <br> The Defendants were implicated in the brutal beating... More...

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Dist State of New York v. Richard J. Fox

Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of second-degree murder.<br> <br> Between on or about 2003 and 2004, the defendant intentionally caused the death of Cassandra Watson at a location in the City of Buffalo. On September 26, 2021, a hiker found a human skull while walking along the Chautauqua Rails to Trails near Woleben Road in the Town of ... More...

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State of New York v. Mark G. Whalen

Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with manslaughter, leaving the scene of an incident, grand larcey, reckless driving, and fleeing from a police officer,<br> <br> Mark Whalen, age 32, pleaded guilty, as charged, to the following offenses:<br> <br> One count of Manslaughter in the Second Degree (Class C felony)<br> One count of Leaving the Scene of... More...

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State of New York v. Jason S. Kuruoglu

Central Islip, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder after stabbing and killing Melida Velasquez, 59. <br> <br> Velasauez was found stabbed to death in her home.... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Terrance Michael Ciszek a/k/a DrMonster </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted purchases on illicit online marketplace </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Federal grand jury returns superseding indictment against Buffalo Police detective for attempted purchases on illicit online marketplace</h2></center></b></b></cen... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Lamarious Bradley, Lucius Bradley, Chad Brown </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Rochester, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with mail theft, unlawful possession of USPS mailbox keys, and conspiracy to commit bank fraud </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Three men arrested, charged in postal theft ring</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center>... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Edward Leon </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Albany, NY criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with malicious use of fire to destroy property resulting in death. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> <br> Edward Leon, age 53, of Fultonville, New York, was charged on with malicious use of fire to destroy property resulting in death. <br> <br> The indictment al... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Estherlyn Frias a/k/a “Platinum,” a/k/a “Silver” </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Federal Narcotics Offenses Resulting In Death </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Bronx Man Charged With Federal Narcotics Offenses Resulting In Death</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br... More...

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Jonathan L. Ashley, III, et al. v. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, et al.

New York, New York personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued on wrongful death theories.<br> <br> Plaintiffs are Americans who were killed or injured, as well as their family members, in terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. They sued three sets of banks—Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas; Standard Chartered Bank, Standard Chartered PLC, a... More...

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Pedro Hernandez v. Donita McIntosh

New York, New York civil rights lawyers represented the Petitioner seeking a writ of habeas corpus.<br> <br> Pedro Hernandez, a New York State ("State”) prisoner convicted of murder and kidnapping, petitioned the United States District for the Southern District of New York (McMahon, J.) under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 petition for a writ of habeas corpus. In his petition, Hernandez contended that ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Aden Ibrahim </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with gun charge. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Buffalo man arrested on gun charge</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <br> Aden Ibrahim, 29, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Damani Brown </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Rochester, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, access device fraud and conspiracy to commit access device fraud, computer fraud and conspiracy to commit computer fraud, and bank fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b... More...

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<H2> Lashaunna Jemison v. Social Security Administration

Buffalo, New York disability lawyers represented the Petitioner seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW disability by HHS.<br> <br> In Social Security law, DIWC (Disabled Individual, Worker or Child) refers to disability claims under Title II of the Social Security Act, specifically for disabled workers and eligible children. DIWW (Disabled Widow/Widower Bene... More...

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Caprecia Lowmack v. Social Security Administration

Buffalo, New York disability lawyer represented the Petitioner seeking review of the denial by HHS of her application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW benefits.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> In Social Security law, DIWC (Disabled Individual, Worker or Child) refers to disability claims under Title II of the Social Security Act, specifically for disabled workers and eligible children. DIWW (Disabled Widow/... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Alphonso Payne, a/k/a Ajay </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to murder a federal informant, murdering a federal informant, conspiring to possess with intent to distribute and distributing cocaine </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Buffalo man convicted by a federal jury of murdering a federal ... More...

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