Criminal & White Collar Defense

• Securities Fraud: Acquittal of Hedge Fund Owner

  The owner of a hedge fund was accused of raising capital for his fund through the use of fraudulent letters to investors. While several attorneys told the client that his days were numbered and that he…
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  Securities Fraud: Acquittal of Hedge Fund Owner
  The owner of a hedge fund was accused of raising capital for his fund through the use of fraudulent letters to investors. While several attorneys told the client that his days were numbered and that he would be convicted and serve substantial jail time, attorney Bruce Barket took the case to trial and won the man his freedom.

  The case involved invested funds lost in a fraudulent scheme by a third party, mounting losses by the fund, and efforts by the hedge fund owner to acquire additional funds to recoup losses to make his clients whole. Despite his efforts, the fund failed and a number of high profile investors went the FBI, who arrested the hedge fund owner and commenced a prosecution.

  The U.S. Attorneys Office pressed forward with what they and other observers believed to be a very strong case. However. Mr. Barket's strategic approach and courtroom prowess revealed numerous flaws in the prosecutor's case. Several of the victims withered under cross examination by Barket.

  The jury acquitted the client of all charges.

• Double Homicide:  Indictments Dismissed 20 Years Later

  Bruce Barket and a team of dedicated lawyers obtained the long-awaited dismissal of the double homicide case against Martin Tankleff, who had been convicted and jailed for nearly 20 years for the murder…
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  Double Homicide:  Indictments Dismissed 20 Years Later
  Bruce Barket and a team of dedicated lawyers obtained the long-awaited dismissal of the double homicide case against Martin Tankleff, who had been convicted and jailed for nearly 20 years for the murder of his parents on Long Island in 1988.

  After Mr. Barket and his team obtained an order vacating the murder convictions, New York’s Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo, took on the task of re-investigating the murders. He reviewed the evidence gathered and developed by Mr.Barket and his trial team throughout several years of investigation and the subsequent courtroom hearings in Supreme Court, Suffolk County. Mr. Barket's cross examinations and strategic approach to the hearings were covered by both local and national media.

  The Attorney General agreed with Mr. Barket and the trial team that the murder indictments should be dismissed and no new trial conducted. The dismissal of the case marked an end to the nearly 20-year odyssey of Mr. Tankleff, who spent nearly two decades in jail, all the while maintaining his innocence. Mr. Barket was hired in 2003 and spent over 5 years proving Mr. Tankleff’s innocence.

• Attempted Murder:  Amy Fisher Freed From Prison 8 Years Early

  Bruce Barket, was hired by Amy Fisher to overturn her conviction based upon allegations that a plea deal with the prosecutor was violated and that her former attorney improperly influenced her to take…
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  Attempted Murder:  Amy Fisher Freed From Prison 8 Years Early
  Bruce Barket, was hired by Amy Fisher to overturn her conviction based upon allegations that a plea deal with the prosecutor was violated and that her former attorney improperly influenced her to take the plea deal. The case involved the shooting of Mary Jo Buttafuoco, the wife of Ms. Fisher's lover, Joey Buttafuoco.

  After years of effort, Mr. Barket got the court to set aside Ms. Fisher's 1992 guilty plea and allow a re-sentencing that freed her from jail, cutting 8 years of prison time from her sentence.

• Mortgage Fraud: No Charges Filed

  An attorney found herself being pursued for an arrest by detectives for mortgage fraud. She hired Bruce Barket. The prosecutors were alleging an elaborate scheme by the attorney and wanted to lodge charges…
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  Mortgage Fraud: No Charges Filed
  An attorney found herself being pursued for an arrest by detectives for mortgage fraud. She hired Bruce Barket.

  The prosecutors were alleging an elaborate scheme by the attorney and wanted to lodge charges against her. Barket investigated the case, mounted a defense, and met with the detectives and prosecutors. After pressing his case with them, he convinced them to drop the matter entirely, with no charges being filed against the attorney.

• Dismissal of Murder Charges:  Shooting Death of a 2-Year-Old Child

  Mr. Barket convinced a Bronx judge to declare a mistrial in the Easter 2006 shooting death of a 2-year-old boy. Mr. Barket maintained that he had evidence that another man killed the child, who was in…
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  Dismissal of Murder Charges:  Shooting Death of a 2-Year-Old Child
  Mr. Barket convinced a Bronx judge to declare a mistrial in the Easter 2006 shooting death of a 2-year-old boy. Mr. Barket maintained that he had evidence that another man killed the child, who was in the back seat of his family's minivan on the way to church when a stray bullet - fired in an argument between two groups of men - pierced the door.

  Mr Barket cited to evidence that there was no DNA match on certain key evidence and he convinced the prosecutors to go along with a mistrial in the middle of the proceedings. After getting the prosecutors to reopen their investigation, Mr. Barket obtained the District Attorney's consent to dismiss the Murder charges against his client.

• Insurance Fraud Scheme:  No Jail Time

  Mr. Barket represented an executive at an insurance company alleged to have engaged in a fraudulent scheme. Under the federal sentencing guidelines, the client was facing years in jail, based upon the…
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  Insurance Fraud Scheme:  No Jail Time
  Mr. Barket represented an executive at an insurance company alleged to have engaged in a fraudulent scheme. Under the federal sentencing guidelines, the client was facing years in jail, based upon the prosecutor's allegations of hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses. Mr. Barket took apart the prosecution's case regarding the finances involved and established a very small loss amount, resulting in the judge ordering no jail sentence at all.

• Dismissal of Domestic Violence and Contempt of Court Charges

  A client was arrested for multiple domestic violence charges and later arrested for contempt of court for violating the court’s order of protection issued as a result of the first set of charges.…
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  Dismissal of Domestic Violence and Contempt of Court Charges
  A client was arrested for multiple domestic violence charges and later arrested for contempt of court for violating the court’s order of protection issued as a result of the first set of charges. Conducting a thorough investigation, Ms. Marion uncovered evidence exonerating the client. She then prepared an extensive memorandum for the Assistant District Attorney, which included the results of Ms. Marion’s investigation. Based on that memo, the Assistant District Attorney dismissed both cases outright, something that rarely happens in the District Court of Nassau County, New York.

• Habeus Corpus: Release From Jail on Robbery Conviction

  Mr. Barket was hired by a client to commence a federal court proceeding to win his freedom. He was facing a lifetime of jail for a Robbery conviction. The conviction occurred when the client was represented…
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  Habeus Corpus: Release From Jail on Robbery Conviction
  Mr. Barket was hired by a client to commence a federal court proceeding to win his freedom. He was facing a lifetime of jail for a Robbery conviction.

  The conviction occurred when the client was represented by another attorney. Barket re-investigated the case and found disturbing irregularities, including a secret agreement between the prosecutors and a witness who testified against the client, casting a serous cloud on the conviction obtained.

  After intense cross examinations of various witnesses by Mr. Barket, the judge pressured the U.S. Attorneys to go along with a reduction of the client's sentence resulting in his immediate release from prison.

• Dismissal of Social Host Law Case

  We succeeded in obtaining the dismissal of a case against the firm's client charged with violating New York’s Social Host Law. The Social Host Law governs the conduct of hosts of parties or events…
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  Dismissal of Social Host Law Case
  We succeeded in obtaining the dismissal of a case against the firm's client charged with violating New York’s Social Host Law. The Social Host Law governs the conduct of hosts of parties or events at their home. The dismissal was based upon the prosecution's failure to timely proceed with the case, which is known as a speedy trial dismissal. The New York Law Journal published the decision in its “Decisions of Interest” column.

• $1 Million Jury Award for Falsely Arrested Client

  Amy Marion succeeded in obtaining a jury award in excess on $1 million against the New York City Police Department for her client who was wrongly accused, falsely arrested and maliciously prosecuted. The…
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  $1 Million Jury Award for Falsely Arrested Client
  Amy Marion succeeded in obtaining a jury award in excess on $1 million against the New York City Police Department for her client who was wrongly accused, falsely arrested and maliciously prosecuted. The client had been accused of operating without a license and various infractions with regard to his business practices. Recovery was based on economic loss, interference with the client’s business and post-traumatic stress disorder.

• Acquittal of Murder:  Involving the FBI, Mafia and More . . .

  Mr. Barket represented a client accused of a 1989 murder, for which he was arrested many years later. The case involved FBI agents and mafia figures in a dramatic alleged shooting of a Brooklyn teenager.…
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  Acquittal of Murder:  Involving the FBI, Mafia and More . . .
  Mr. Barket represented a client accused of a 1989 murder, for which he was arrested many years later. The case involved FBI agents and mafia figures in a dramatic alleged shooting of a Brooklyn teenager. Barket proclaimed that his client was wrongfully arrested and charged with the murder, and he proceeded to trial.

  The local media in New York covered the trial, publishing cross examination exchanges between Mr. Barket and the witnesses for the prosecution. The strategy, tenacity and skill employed by Barket proved his client's innocence of the charges and he won the trial, obtaining a complete acquittal and dismissal of the murder charges.

• $175,000 Settlement for Harassed Client

  In yet another case, police arrested Ms. Marion’s client in front of his place of business. The police falsely charged him with failure to produce a driver’s license and various other crimes.…
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  $175,000 Settlement for Harassed Client
  In yet another case, police arrested Ms. Marion’s client in front of his place of business. The police falsely charged him with failure to produce a driver’s license and various other crimes. The client was forced to appear in court until charges were dismissed and suffered interference with his business operations and continued harassment by the New York City police officers, New York Department of Consumer Affairs, the Environmental Protection Agency and the New York City Sanitation Department. Ms. Marion obtained a settlement of $175,000 for her client.

• Obtained Release of Client Held in Contempt of Court

  Brad Schlossberg obtained the release of a client incarcerated on charges of contempt of court in a divorce proceeding. The release was granted based on the Mr. Schlossberg’s success in demonstrating…
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  Obtained Release of Client Held in Contempt of Court
  Brad Schlossberg obtained the release of a client incarcerated on charges of contempt of court in a divorce proceeding. The release was granted based on the Mr. Schlossberg’s success in demonstrating that the court lacked proper grounds for holding the client.

• Acquittal:  Multiple Shootings

  Mr. Barket's client was accused of shooting 2 money couriers, a retired police officer, and a fire fighter. The client was identified by several eyewitnesses, but Mr. Barket was able to shake their testimony…
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  Acquittal:  Multiple Shootings
  Mr. Barket's client was accused of shooting 2 money couriers, a retired police officer, and a fire fighter. The client was identified by several eyewitnesses, but Mr. Barket was able to shake their testimony and win the case completely, with all 10 counts dismissed against the client.

• Defeated Summary Judgment, False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution Claims

  As lead counsel, Amy Marion successfully defeated the U.S. postal inspector’s motion for summary judgment on all claims in a civil action in a case involving unlawful search of her client’s…
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  Defeated Summary Judgment, False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution Claims
  As lead counsel, Amy Marion successfully defeated the U.S. postal inspector’s motion for summary judgment on all claims in a civil action in a case involving unlawful search of her client’s home, false arrest and malicious prosecution. Ms. Marion also defeated the New York City’s motion for summary judgment on the basis of a qualified immunity.

• Insurance Kickback Case:  Dismissed

  Mr. Barket was hired by a field insurance adjuster accused of receiving kickbacks in exchange for inflating auto repair estimates. The prosecution had evidence of cash payments being made and evidence…
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  Insurance Kickback Case:  Dismissed
  Mr. Barket was hired by a field insurance adjuster accused of receiving kickbacks in exchange for inflating auto repair estimates. The prosecution had evidence of cash payments being made and evidence that they believed showed phony auto repair estimates.

  Barket cut through the evidence, made a forceful presentation to the prosecutors, and convinced them to dismiss the case completely.

• Obtained Dismissal of A-1 Felony Charges

  A client was indicted on A-1 felony drug charges and faced a mandatory sentence of 8 to 20 years. Amy Marion submitted a motion to the court to dismiss the case based on the legal insufficiency of the…
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  Obtained Dismissal of A-1 Felony Charges
  A client was indicted on A-1 felony drug charges and faced a mandatory sentence of 8 to 20 years. Amy Marion submitted a motion to the court to dismiss the case based on the legal insufficiency of the evidence presented after listening to the District Attorney’s tape-recorded evidence. The taped evidence clearly supported our defense that the client did not commit the A-1 offense. The court, agreeing with Ms. Marion, ruled in the client’s favor, resulting in dismissal of the A-1 felony charge and making the client eligible for probation on the remaining counts.

• Dismissal of Sexual Abuse Charges Against a Teacher

  A New York City schoolteacher was charged with Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a level D felony. Amy Marion counseled the client and prepared him for his grand jury testimony. She also assessed and gathered…
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  Dismissal of Sexual Abuse Charges Against a Teacher
  A New York City schoolteacher was charged with Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a level D felony. Amy Marion counseled the client and prepared him for his grand jury testimony. She also assessed and gathered witnesses to be presented to the grand jury for testimony, escorted and counseled the client through the grand jury proceedings and then litigated grand jury issues before a Supreme Court Judge. The litigation resulted in a favorable ruling whereby the Assistant District Attorney was ordered to instruct the grand jury in compliance with Ms. Marion’s request presented to the court. The grand jury dismissed the charges, saving the client from the risk of jail time, loss of his teacher’s license, and the hours and cost of litigating the charges.

• Double Homicide:  Not Guilty at Trial

  A man "confessed" to running down two rival gang members with his car, killing both men. An extensive written confession, signed by the accused, was produced by the police. Barket took the case to trial.…
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  Double Homicide:  Not Guilty at Trial
  A man "confessed" to running down two rival gang members with his car, killing both men. An extensive written confession, signed by the accused, was produced by the police.

  Barket took the case to trial. He tore apart the alleged confession, showing numerous irregularities with the Spanish interpretation allegedly performed by the detectives. He also hired experts to testify about the accident scene, showing how there was proof that the incident was an accident.

  The jury acquitted the client of the murder charges and the client was immediately released from jail for time served on a lesser charge of criminal negligence.

• Acquittal in Undercover Narcotic “Buy and Bust” Operations Charges

  Amy Marion obtained the acquittal of her client in an “impossible to win” case involving undercover narcotic “buy and bust” operations. In this particular case, both pre-recorded…
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  Acquittal in Undercover Narcotic “Buy and Bust” Operations Charges
  Amy Marion obtained the acquittal of her client in an “impossible to win” case involving undercover narcotic “buy and bust” operations. In this particular case, both pre-recorded money and narcotics were recovered and used as evidence against the accused. Ms. Marion skillfully attacked the numerous law enforcement witnesses including the undercover officers who swore that Ms. Marion’s client both sold and possessed drugs and possessed pre-recorded buy money. Ms. Marion was successful in attacking the officers’ identification of her client, their testimony as to time, place, lighting conditions and modes of occurrence. The client had prior felony convictions that presented a risk of extreme prejudice against him if he testified. If convicted after trial, the client faced a maximum jail term of twenty-five years.

• Stolen Trade Secrets:  No Prosecution

  Bruce Barket was hired to defend an employee of a company who was accused of stealing trade secrets from the employer. The District Attorney's Office was pressing for an arrest, but Barket thwarted the…
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  Stolen Trade Secrets:  No Prosecution
  Bruce Barket was hired to defend an employee of a company who was accused of stealing trade secrets from the employer. The District Attorney's Office was pressing for an arrest, but Barket thwarted the effort, convincing prosecutors that they could not make out a case. The matter was dropped, with no arrest and no charges filed against the client.

• Murder and Assault:  Not Guilty

  A man who was accused of shooting two brothers, killing one, hired Barket to represent him. There were 5 prosecution witnesses saying that the client was the shooter. The prosecution also had an alleged…
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  Murder and Assault:  Not Guilty
  A man who was accused of shooting two brothers, killing one, hired Barket to represent him. There were 5 prosecution witnesses saying that the client was the shooter. The prosecution also had an alleged "confession" to the client's friend.

  Once again, Barket pressed forward to trial, cross examining witnesses and hitting back at the prosecution. Despite what appeared to be a mountain of evidence, Barket prevailed, gaining not guilty verdicts for the client on all charges.

• “Buy and Bust” Drug Case: Obtained Jury Acquittal for Client Accused of Selling Drugs

  Ms. Marion successfully obtained a jury acquittal of her client accused of selling drugs in a buy-and-bust drug case. The client had received a horrible pre-trial ruling from a judge who said that if the…
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  “Buy and Bust” Drug Case: Obtained Jury Acquittal for Client Accused of Selling Drugs
  Ms. Marion successfully obtained a jury acquittal of her client accused of selling drugs in a buy-and-bust drug case. The client had received a horrible pre-trial ruling from a judge who said that if the client testified on his own behalf many of his prior prejudicial criminal acts and numerous prior arrests would be brought out and made known to the jury. The client also faced twenty-five years if convicted after trial due to his prior contacts with the criminal justice system. Based on Ms. Marion’s assessment of how the client would come across to a jury, she advised him to testify. Her preparation of her client enabled him to withstand the rigorous examination by the prosecutor. Ms. Marion was able to establish that although the client was a drug user and an individual engaged in “life-long” criminal conduct, he was not a seller of narcotics, resulting in her client’s acquittal on all charges.

• Attempted Murder:  Acquitted

  A young man ran into his back yard with a shotgun and blasted an intruder in the abdomen, nearly killing him. He was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder. Barket was brought in to try the case. The…
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  Attempted Murder:  Acquitted
  A young man ran into his back yard with a shotgun and blasted an intruder in the abdomen, nearly killing him. He was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder. Barket was brought in to try the case.

  The facts centered upon the fact that the accused and his family were from the country of Iran and were being taunted and jeered about their arabic heritage by local kids in the neighborhood. On the day in question, the accused believed his mother to be in danger and claims that he fired the shotgun in her defense.

  Mr. Barket cross examined the various players and brought out the truth, vigorously contesting the prosecutor's claim that the accused was bent on killing the taunters. Barket prevailed, with a not guilty verdict on the Attempted Murder charge.

• Narcotics Seized:  Evidence Suppressed

  A front-page story in the New York Law Journal covered Mr. Barket's success in pre-trial hearings in a narcotics case. The police followed a trial of blood to the apartment door of the accused and claimed…
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  Narcotics Seized:  Evidence Suppressed
  A front-page story in the New York Law Journal covered Mr. Barket's success in pre-trial hearings in a narcotics case. The police followed a trial of blood to the apartment door of the accused and claimed that their entry into his apartment was justified without a warrant, under the circumstances. A narcotics operation was found inside.

  The prosecution had a string of court decisions that supported their position. They put their high profile prosecutor on the case to brief the legal issues and conduct the hearings against Barket. Through cross examinations and the submission of extensive legal briefs showing additional legal authorities, the court was convinced by Mr. Barket that the incriminating evidence needed to be suppressed.

  The court rendered an extensive written opinion that was published in the Law Journal.

• No True Bill Obtained for Woman Charged with Drug Smuggling

  Amy Marion received a No True Bill for a client charged with smuggling drugs into this country. The client, a poor uneducated woman, had left her family and children behind in her native country. She was…
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  No True Bill Obtained for Woman Charged with Drug Smuggling
  Amy Marion received a No True Bill for a client charged with smuggling drugs into this country. The client, a poor uneducated woman, had left her family and children behind in her native country. She was told that if she did not smuggle in the drugs, her family’s safety would be at risk. Upon extensive counseling and advice, Ms. Marion prepared her client to testify before the grand jury where she obtained a No True Bill – a grand jury vote not to indict -- and all of the charges were dismissed.

• Prison Abuse Settlement in Excess of $1 Million for Immigration Detainee Clients

  Amy Marion successfully litigated a multi-plaintiff prison abuse case on behalf of federal immigration detainees. The detainees were in the custody of the federal immigration authorities yet were being…
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  Prison Abuse Settlement in Excess of $1 Million for Immigration Detainee Clients
  Amy Marion successfully litigated a multi-plaintiff prison abuse case on behalf of federal immigration detainees. The detainees were in the custody of the federal immigration authorities yet were being housed at a local New Jersey prison pending their detention proceedings. The abuse was perpetuated by local New Jersey prison officials who made the charges and the allegations much more difficult to pursue in the New Jersey courts. Nevertheless, Ms. Marion vehemently pursued the charges of physical and emotional abuse on behalf of these undocumented individuals resulting in a settlement in excess of $1 million for the individual plaintiffs.

• Conviction Overtuned:  Even Before an Appeal

  An Upstate New York man went to trial on a case with a local attorney and was convicted on numerous counts. Mr. Barket was hired to handle the man's sentence and subsequent appeal. Barket evaluated the…
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  Conviction Overtuned:  Even Before an Appeal
  An Upstate New York man went to trial on a case with a local attorney and was convicted on numerous counts. Mr. Barket was hired to handle the man's sentence and subsequent appeal.

  Barket evaluated the case and decided that he should first seek a dismissal based upon irregularities with the verdict sheet in terms of inconsistent findings by the jury. The prior attorney, who lost the trial, objected the strategy, claiming that it was domed to fail.

  Barket forged ahead, preparing legal papers and getting ready for the sentencing. At oral argument, the judge evaluated the legal issues presented by Mr. Barket and completely dismissed the case, vacating the convictions and setting the man free.

• Attempted Murder Acquittal in Shootout Case

  Ms. Marion won the acquittal of her client charged with attempted murder in a case involving a shootout that resulted in extensive (seventeen) gunshot wounds. After vigorous cross-examination of the complaining…
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  Attempted Murder Acquittal in Shootout Case
  Ms. Marion won the acquittal of her client charged with attempted murder in a case involving a shootout that resulted in extensive (seventeen) gunshot wounds. After vigorous cross-examination of the complaining witness it was revealed that the alleged victim had possessed a weapon on the night of the incident and had been shooting at Ms. Marion’s client. Witness testimony established that Ms. Marion’s client was not the initial aggressor and he was acquitted him of attempted murder.

• Acquittal in Attempted Murder Case Involving a Brutal Attack

  After conducting a successful and effective cross-examination of the treating neurosurgeon who testified as the prosecution’s main expert, Ms. Marion obtained an acquittal in an attempted murder…
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  Acquittal in Attempted Murder Case Involving a Brutal Attack
  After conducting a successful and effective cross-examination of the treating neurosurgeon who testified as the prosecution’s main expert, Ms. Marion obtained an acquittal in an attempted murder case involving allegations that her client brutally attacked a male, known to her client, with a baseball bat causing extensive head injuries. Numerous witnesses testified for the prosecution and plaintiff who had a criminal record testified on his own behalf. Ms. Marion attacked the credibility and recollection of prosecution witnesses and counseled her client on successfully asserting his defense to the jury. Although there were severe and brutal injuries with graphic descriptions presented to the jury, Ms. Marion obtained the acquittal of her client on all charges.

• Shotgun Murder:  Acquittal at Trial

  Mr. Barket was hired to represent a man accused of using a shotgun to kill a man to whom he owed money. The prosecution had a confession and claimed to have a solid case. Barket forged ahead to trial,…
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  Shotgun Murder:  Acquittal at Trial
  Mr. Barket was hired to represent a man accused of using a shotgun to kill a man to whom he owed money. The prosecution had a confession and claimed to have a solid case.

  Barket forged ahead to trial, cross examining the witnesses against his client and taking apart the prosecutor's theories. the jury deliberated after hearing Barket's summation of the evidence and returned with a verdict of not guilty. Case dismissed.

• Dismissal of All Charges Against Man Charged with Attempted Murder

  Ms. Marion counseled a client to testify before the grand jury after he was charged with brutally attacking another male and attempted murder. With Ms. Marion’s advice and counseling, the client…
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  Dismissal of All Charges Against Man Charged with Attempted Murder
  Ms. Marion counseled a client to testify before the grand jury after he was charged with brutally attacking another male and attempted murder. With Ms. Marion’s advice and counseling, the client testified as to his claim of self-defense. The grand jury voted not to indict resulting in the dismissal of the attempted murder charge against her client.

• 1st Degree Murder:  Not Guilty After Trial

  In a highly publicized case, Mr. Barket took on the prosecution in a 1st Degree murder case. Barket claimed that the police and prosecutors had the wrong man and he set out to prove it. At trial and through…
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  1st Degree Murder:  Not Guilty After Trial
  In a highly publicized case, Mr. Barket took on the prosecution in a 1st Degree murder case. Barket claimed that the police and prosecutors had the wrong man and he set out to prove it.

  At trial and through further investigation, Barket uncovered misconduct in the procedure by which the client was identified at a lineup. He even accused a prosecutor of being involved in the misconduct.

  The jury agreed with Barket and acquitted the client. A subsequent civil lawsuit was also successfully brought and settled by Barket for the jailing of the client and the violation of his constitutional rights.

• Acquittal on All Charges in an Assault in the First Degree Case

  Accused of attempted murder, Ms. Marion’s client risked deportation of himself and his entire family if he was convicted. The client had a green card and residency/citizenship applications pending,…
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  Acquittal on All Charges in an Assault in the First Degree Case
  Accused of attempted murder, Ms. Marion’s client risked deportation of himself and his entire family if he was convicted. The client had a green card and residency/citizenship applications pending, which depended on his acquittal. Numerous civilian and law enforcement witnesses testified on behalf of the prosecution, making the case particularly difficult to defend. Ms. Marion conducted a diligent and zealous investigation, attacked the prosecution’s theory as presented to the jury and obtained the acquittal of her innocent client on all charges.

• Acquittal of Client Charged with Theft of Corporate Funds

  Amy Marion obtained an acquittal of a client who was alleged to have stolen corporate funds. Witnesses testified that the client was in charge of corporate cash funds being gathered for a company outing.…
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  Acquittal of Client Charged with Theft of Corporate Funds
  Amy Marion obtained an acquittal of a client who was alleged to have stolen corporate funds. Witnesses testified that the client was in charge of corporate cash funds being gathered for a company outing. Witnesses, including the client’s boss, testified that only the client was in charge of the funds. Numerous witnesses testified to seeing the client take possession of the funds and that the client kept the funds under lock and key in her desk draw. Through Ms. Marion’s vigorous cross-examination of the prosecution witnesses, Ms. Marion’s client was acquitted of all charges when it became clear that Ms. Marion’s version of the events as presented to the jury through her cross-examination was the rendition of events believed by the jury.