The verdict in the Queens, New York shooting of Sean Bell by New York City Police leaves many questions unanswered. The verdict, however, is not surprising to experienced New York Criminal Defense Lawyers in light of New York’s defense of justification and a history of high profile cases in which…
The issue of crack cocaine sentences in federal cases is one that has bothered experienced federal criminal defense attorneys, especially in New York, for some time. Unlike the New York State Court System, where crack is treated the same as cocaine*, in the federal criminal system, individuals charged with crack…
If you are charged in New York State with any crime wherein “physical injury” is an element of the crime charged (for example, Assault in the Third Degree), you need a Criminal Defense Attorney well-versed in not only the statutory definition of “physical injury” but how the courts have interpreted…
New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye filed suit against the New York Governor and Legislators seeking pay raises for New York State Judges. It is absolutely preposterous that it has come to this considering that Judges have not received any pay raise, not even to adjust for cost of…
Peter H. Tilem, Senior Partner at Westchester Criminal Defense Firm Tilem & Campbell is quoted briefly in today’s Journal News. Mr. Tilem was in Federal Court in White Plains, yesterday, with his client Ramon Vargas who, according to the article, entered a plea of guilty in a case involving Federal…
At the New York Criminal Defense firm of Tilem & Campbell we are seeing increased arrests for prostitution and prostitution related offenses. In addition, we are getting contacted by many women in the escort industry throughout the New York City Metropolitan area by way of our website escortattorney.com who are…
White Plains based law firm Tilem & Campbell has launched its own investigation into some of the practices of the Cayuga Heights Village Court and Judge Glenn G. Galbreath. Tilem & Campbell, the Westchester County based firm that represents drivers throughout New York State and is the owner of domain…
New York Criminal cases often hinge on the legal definition of common terms. Experienced criminal attorneys know that often the legal definition of something is very different than its common definition. The term “possess” has significant legal implications in, among other areas, drug and weapons cases. Attorneys must be aware…
The New York County Courthouses located in downtown Manhattan serve what is perhaps the largest and most diverse population in the world. Courthouses, plural, because the Manhattan Courthouses sprawl across lower Manhattan and have additional Courthouses in Midtown and in Harlem. By my count there are 10 distinct buildings that…
New York Criminal Defense Attorneys Tilem & Campbell know that criminal convictions in New York State can have far reaching consequences. As discussed in previous blogs on the subject knowing the legal terminology can have a significant impact on the outcome of a case. In addition, experienced attorneys know that…