On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Jun 9, 2017 | Domestic Violence
Things might have gone too far with your spouse during an argument and now you are looking at domestic violence charges. These charges can have a big impact on your life because they involve a violent crime. A conviction can impact your life in a host of ways. One...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Jun 4, 2017 | Domestic Violence
Can a language barrier in criminal cases prevent defendants from exercising their legal rights? That question is arising more often in New York domestic violence cases, as more victims are being considered as perpetrators because police cannot understand their...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | May 11, 2017 | Domestic Violence
A new report out of New York City’s mayor’s office indicates that intimate partner homicides are on the rise in the municipality. Authorities say that domestic violence homicides rose by a dramatic 20 percent in 2016, jumping to 59 cases from their 2015...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Mar 31, 2017 | Domestic Violence
Did you know that the state of New York has specific government initiatives designed to prevent domestic violence? The state is vocally committed to preventing domestic violence and helping victims through a sophisticated system of shelters, hotlines, intervention,...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Mar 3, 2017 | Domestic Violence
New research shows that President Trump’s immigration crackdown could have negative effects for victims of household abuse. Experts in New York and other states say that immigrants who are victims of domestic abuse are even less likely to report their attackers...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Feb 9, 2017 | Domestic Violence
A restraining order has been taken out against you, perhaps by a spouse or co-worker. You don’t agree with the order, you don’t think it’s just, and you want to fight it. You can; you have that right. You and your legal team can file a response and...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Jan 20, 2017 | Domestic Violence
Should New York residents accused of domestic assault be included on a registry like those designed for sex offenders? Legislators think so — and this domestic violence registry could be on its way soon in the state. The cause is being championed by a state...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Jan 4, 2017 | Criminal, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
Going to the salon is a time to relax, a time to enjoy a new haircut, hair color, manicure or pedicure. Whatever the treatment, clients often enjoy some chatter with their hairdresser or nail technician while at the salon. Unfortunately, gossip and stories could do...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Dec 23, 2016 | Domestic Violence
A criminal case against against Juerys Familia, a pitcher for the New York Mets, was dismissed last week in New York Municipal Court. The judge presiding over the matter dismissed the matter with a Code 6, signifying that there was a lack of prosecution. The baseball...
On behalf of Law Office of Luke Scardigno | Dec 16, 2016 | Domestic Violence
Helping you “get your life back to where it was before the arrest.” We note that primary advocacy goal on our criminal defense website at the Queens Law Office of Luke Scardigno, specifically with reference to domestic violence accusations made against a...
