On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Jan 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense
For years, countless New Yorkers could not afford pretrial bail. As a result, many of them got locked away for months, even years before their court date. But now, under the state’s new bail reform policies, they could get the fighting chance they deserve. In...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Dec 6, 2019 | Criminal Defense
The general public trusts law enforcement officers to protect them. Meanwhile, those suspected of having committed a crime rely on their constitutional right of presumed innocence and a fair trial. The grey space between a criminal accusation and trial may seem...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Oct 13, 2017 | Criminal Defense
If you have an outstanding low-level summons warrant, now is your chance to get it cleared. The Queens district attorney is co-hosting a free event that is offering people a chance to start fresh and clear their names. On Saturday, October 21, the DA, along with the...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | May 19, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Did you know that the state of New York can seize your personal assets even if you have not been convicted of a crime? Criminal defense attorneys know this practice as “civil asset forfeiture,” and it happens more than you might think. Defendants often...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Apr 21, 2017 | Criminal Defense
A New York pharmacist is facing serious sanctions during his criminal trial for actions that led to the deaths of multiple patients. The man mounted a criminal defense against allegations of mail fraud, racketeering, and second-degree murder in the case. After being...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Mar 21, 2017 | Criminal Defense
There has been a push in recent years for police to be armed with an unexpected weapon: body cameras. These cameras, supporters argue, will help protect police against allegations of brutality while also better ensuring that the public they serve can trust these...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Mar 10, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Former New England Patriot’s football player Aaron Hernandez may attempt to introduce controversial evidence about drug use into his upcoming murder trial. The professional athlete is mounting a criminal defense against two first-degree murder charges, but...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Feb 28, 2017 | Criminal Defense, DWI
New York takes drunk driving seriously. This was recently highlighted in a case that involves a Ferrari sports car and a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction. What happened in this case? In this case, the driver was arrested for allegedly driving his Ferrari at...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Feb 8, 2017 | Criminal, Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, DWI
Super Bowl weekend is known as a time to get together with friends, cheer on a team and let go of reality for a couple of hours. Unfortunately for some, reality may hit when you see red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror as you head home after the game....
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Feb 3, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Professional basketball player Matt Barnes is facing criminal charges in connection with an altercation in December in New York City. Barnes, who is a forward for the Sacramento Kings, is mounting a criminal defense against misdemeanor assault charges for his alleged...
