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Self Defense – Using a Justification Defense in NY Court

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. If someone attempts to hurt you, you have a right to protect yourself. However, the use of force in response to another’s illegal use of force is not unqualified. Under New...

Auto Theft and Unauthorized Use of Vehicle in New York

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. There are many rules and regulations about the use of cars and other vehicles. In addition, various laws criminalize when a car is used without the owner’s permission or if...

Burglary vs. Robbery: What’s the Difference?

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When talking about burglary and robbery, many people use these words interchangeably. However, in New York the legal definition of these terms shows they are two separate a...

Bronx Man Set-up by Known Prostitute

A known prostitute and admitted liar and thief lied to police when she claimed the defendant was her pimp and that he robbed one of her “johns” at gunpoint in Mamaroneck. Months later, she drove to th...

Local Teen Accused of Robbery Despite Nothing More Than Mere Presence

A White Plains teen was wrongfully arrested and charged with robbery on two separate occasions based upon the mere fact that he was present at the scenes. Our attorneys refused to relent to this unjus...

Jury Tosses Two-Page Handwritten Confession

Our attorneys successfully defended a man accused of burglary on six Westchester homes. Our client had signed a two-page hand-written confession, but only after enduring hours of questioning and after...

John Pappalardo gets criminal charges dismissed in Eastchester attempted robbery case

Pappalardo & Pappalardo succeeded in getting all criminal charges dismissed against a 21-year-old man on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, in the Eastchester Town Court. John D. Pappalardo, managing...