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State of New York v. Elvis Nolasco
Date: 09-12-2025
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Supreme Court, Kings County, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: Kings County, New York District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree manslaughter and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
District Attorney Gonzalez said, "By refusing to stop for police and speeding through one red light after another, this defendant caused a devastating crash that stole the life of James Lopez, an innocent man simply driving lawfully through an intersection. Today's sentence holds him accountable for that tragic loss, and my office remains committed to seeking justice for victims and their families.â€
The District Attorney identified the defendant as Elvis Nolasco, 28, of the Bronx. He was sentenced today by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Kim Petersen to an indeterminate term of four to 12 years in prison. The defendant pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon on July 31, 2025.
The District Attorney said that, according to the evidence, on October 17, 2021, at approximately 4:25 a.m., the defendant was driving a white Mercedes southbound on Third Avenue in Sunset Park at a high rate of speed. NYPD officers activated their lights and sirens and attempted to pull over the defendant, who refused to stop and accelerated. The pursing officers' speedometer reached 80 miles per hour as the defendant ran through multiple red lights. At the intersection of 60th Street, the defendant sped through another red light and T-boned a Nissan Altima driven by James Lopez, 42, who was lawfully proceeding through the intersection. Mr. Lopez was taken to NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn, where he died.
Furthermore, according to the evidence, the defendant attempted to flee the scene on foot, but was apprehended nearby hiding under a parked car. A subsequent investigation revealed that the defendant was driving with a suspended license.
The defendant was arrested on April 18, 2023, following an investigation led by the NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad.
The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Danyelle Shapiro and Assistant District Attorney Bianca Kushner, of the District Attorney's Green Zone Trial Bureau, under the supervision of Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Nocella, Chief of the Street Safety Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Frank DeGaetano, Chief of the Green Zone.
District Attorney Gonzalez said, "By refusing to stop for police and speeding through one red light after another, this defendant caused a devastating crash that stole the life of James Lopez, an innocent man simply driving lawfully through an intersection. Today's sentence holds him accountable for that tragic loss, and my office remains committed to seeking justice for victims and their families.â€
The District Attorney identified the defendant as Elvis Nolasco, 28, of the Bronx. He was sentenced today by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Kim Petersen to an indeterminate term of four to 12 years in prison. The defendant pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon on July 31, 2025.
The District Attorney said that, according to the evidence, on October 17, 2021, at approximately 4:25 a.m., the defendant was driving a white Mercedes southbound on Third Avenue in Sunset Park at a high rate of speed. NYPD officers activated their lights and sirens and attempted to pull over the defendant, who refused to stop and accelerated. The pursing officers' speedometer reached 80 miles per hour as the defendant ran through multiple red lights. At the intersection of 60th Street, the defendant sped through another red light and T-boned a Nissan Altima driven by James Lopez, 42, who was lawfully proceeding through the intersection. Mr. Lopez was taken to NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn, where he died.
Furthermore, according to the evidence, the defendant attempted to flee the scene on foot, but was apprehended nearby hiding under a parked car. A subsequent investigation revealed that the defendant was driving with a suspended license.
The defendant was arrested on April 18, 2023, following an investigation led by the NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad.
The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Danyelle Shapiro and Assistant District Attorney Bianca Kushner, of the District Attorney's Green Zone Trial Bureau, under the supervision of Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Nocella, Chief of the Street Safety Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Frank DeGaetano, Chief of the Green Zone.
Outcome:
The Defendant pled guilty and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New York v. Elvis Nolasco?
The outcome was: The Defendant pled guilty and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Which court heard State of New York v. Elvis Nolasco?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, Kings County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of New York v. Elvis Nolasco?
Plaintiff's attorney: Kings County, New York District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Brooklyn Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of New York v. Elvis Nolasco decided?
This case was decided on September 12, 2025.