Michael Pollok | Red Hook Criminal Lawyer

Abbamonte v. U.S. Practice Area: Criminal Defense Date: Mar 21, 2001 Outcome: Abbamonte v. U.S., 7 Fed.Appx. 58 (2nd Cir.(N.Y.) Description: On a post conviction motion, life sentence reduced to slightly more than time served after 25 years in prison. United States v. Melvin Altman Practice Area: Criminal Defense Date: Feb 16, 1995 Outcome: Conviction on mail fraud counts reversed on appeal Description: U.S. v. Altman 48 F.3d 96 C.A.2 (N.Y.),1995. The main charges against the defendant were thrown out and his sentenced was reduced to probation based upon a motion for downward departure. People v. Schoonmaker, 13-120049, 2014 WL 2863707 (N.Y. Just. Ct. June 24, 2014) Practice Area: DUI & DWI Date Jun 24, 2014 Outcome: All Charges Dismissed Description: "This court is bound by the Decision of the Appellate Term Second Department as reported in People v. Shulman 14 Misc. 3rd, 129a. In that case the trial court found that the defendant violated section 1128[ ... ] of the Vehicle and Traffic Law in that the defendant while operating a motor vehicle crossed the solid white line which separated his lane from the pavement, “the fog line.” The Appellate Term in reversing the [lower] court held, “crossing a fog line is not prohibited and does not constitute a violation of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.” For the reasons articulated, supra, it is the ruling of this Court that the officer did not have probable cause to stop defendant. Defendant's motion is granted in toto. The remaining charges in this case are dismissed." People v. Schoonmaker, 13-120049, 2014 WL 2863707 (N.Y. Just. Ct. June 24, 2014)