Being charged with a crime can be the most stressful experience of one's life, and having an experienced criminal defense attorney to provide legal representation in the initial stages of a criminal case is critical. Our firm provides complete representation, and we are not afraid of going to trial when necessary. In fact, many other law firms hire the Law Offices of Adam M. Thompson, P.C. to try their criminal defense cases for them. Our trial record is outstanding, with one of the highest win percentages nationally.
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Criminal Defense Cases
- People of the State of New York v. Piterkin
- Jury trial of weapon possession and robbery charges.
- Client found not guilty.
- People of the State of New York v. Getty
- Drug case.
- Client found not guilty of felony drug possession and sale charges after jury trial.
- People of the State of New York v. Grant
- Press Case. Rape case.
- Dismissed prior to trial based upon investigative information obtained by Mr. Thompson demonstrating client was falsely accused.
- People of the State of New York v. Villa
- Press Case. Embezzlement case. Client accused of embezzling over 5 million dollars.
- Plea being negotiated for 2-6 years.
- People of the State of New York v. Mackey
- Press Case. Attempted murder charges.
- Client acquitted all charges after jury trial.
- People of the State of New York v. Bingham
- Jury trial of gun possession.
- Client acquitted.
- People of the State of New Jersey v. Zuberi
- Press Case. Client accused of Medicaid fraud for over 10 million dollars and Conspiracy.
- Client obtained reduced plea bargain, following suppression of evidence hearing, to minimum fine and 3 months with supervised probation.
- People of the State of New York v. Santos
- Press Case and America's Most Wanted television show featured story.
- Murder case dismissed at trial where Mr. Thompson, during cross examination, had eye witness admit he did not see defendant commit the crime. Case dismissed by Court on motion.
- People of the State of New York v. Devonish
- Weapon possession charges.
- Client found not guilty by jury.
- People of the State of New York v. Peralta
- Credit card scam.
- Press Case. Following jury trial client had felony charges reduced to misdemeanor and sentenced to a conditional discharge and fine.
- No jail time.
- People of the State of New York v. Favia
- Driving while intoxicated charges.
- Defendant found not guilty and acquitted in under 5 minutes.
- People of the State of New York v. Boyd
- Lawyer accused of fleeing scene of crime.
- Case dismissed after trial by judge.
- United States of America v. Ebhara
- Press Case. Client accused of obtaining lewd materials via the Internet.
- Client received probation and home confinement following extensive presentence argument and Memorandum of Law by Mr. Thompson persuading Federal Judge to deviate from Federal Sentencing guidelines and grant a downward departure.
- People of the State of New York v. Jalca
- Press Case. Appeal Decision printed in NY Law Journal. Client accused of assault.
- Case won on appeal on ground breaking legal argument concerning Prosecutor not turning over notes contained in a diary of complaining witness. Case later reduced to violation.
- People of the State of New York v. Johnson
- Assault case.
- Client acquitted all charges in under 5 minutes.
Defense Cases
- People of the State of New York v. Piterkin
- Jury trial of weapon possession and robbery charges.
- Client found not guilty.
- People of the State of New York v. Getty
- Drug case.
- Client found not guilty of felony drug possession and sale charges after jury trial.
- People of the State of New York v. Grant
- Press Case. Rape case.
- Dismissed prior to trial based upon investigative information obtained by Mr. Thompson demonstrating client was falsely accused.
- People of the State of New York v. Villa
- Press Case. Embezzlement case. Client accused of embezzling over 5 million dollars.
- Plea being negotiated for 2-6 years.
- People of the State of New York v. Mackey
- Press Case. Attempted murder charges.
- Client acquitted all charges after jury trial.
- People of the State of New York v. Bingham
- Jury trial of gun possession.
- Client acquitted.
- People of the State of New Jersey v. Zuberi
- Press Case. Client accused of Medicaid fraud for over 10 million dollars and Conspiracy.
- Client obtained reduced plea bargain, following suppression of evidence hearing, to minimum fine and 3 months with supervised probation.
- People of the State of New York v. Santos
- Press Case and America's Most Wanted television show featured story.
- Murder case dismissed at trial where Mr. Thompson, during cross examination, had eye witness admit he did not see defendant commit the crime. Case dismissed by Court on motion.
- People of the State of New York v. Devonish
- Weapon possession charges.
- Client found not guilty by jury.
- People of the State of New York v. Peralta
- Credit card scam.
- Press Case. Following jury trial client had felony charges reduced to misdemeanor and sentenced to a conditional discharge and fine.
- No jail time.
- People of the State of New York v. Favia
- Driving while intoxicated charges.
- Defendant found not guilty and acquitted in under 5 minutes.
- People of the State of New York v. Boyd
- Lawyer accused of fleeing scene of crime.
- Case dismissed after trial by judge.
- United States of America v. Ebhara
- Press Case. Client accused of obtaining lewd materials via the Internet.
- Client received probation and home confinement following extensive presentence argument and Memorandum of Law by Mr. Thompson persuading Federal Judge to deviate from Federal Sentencing guidelines and grant a downward departure.
- People of the State of New York v. Jalca
- Press Case. Appeal Decision printed in NY Law Journal. Client accused of assault.
- Case won on appeal on ground breaking legal argument concerning Prosecutor not turning over notes contained in a diary of complaining witness. Case later reduced to violation.
- People of the State of New York v. Johnson
- Assault case.
- Client acquitted all charges in under 5 minutes
Cases We Handle:
- Drug Offenses - Drug crimes can range in severity from misdemeanor possession to crimes that carry a life sentence. If you have been arrested or are under investigation for any drug offense, you should contact us immediately to preserve your rights. We handle all types of drug offenses including possession, distribution, cultivation, manufacturing, and importation.
- Violent Crimes - Violent crimes include those such as murder, assault, aggravated assault, assault with a deadly weapon, and battery. The key to a successful violent crime defense is mastery of the complexities of the legal definitions of intent. We possess that expertise, and we can help you set forth the best defense possible to maximize your chances of acquittal.
- Driving While Intoxicated - If you are facing drunk driving or drug charges, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney making sure your constitutional rights are protected. We have extensive experience representing people arrested or charged with all types of driving offenses such as drunk driving (DWI). We have not lost a DWI trial in 35 years - every client has either been acquitted or had the charges reduced.
- White Collar Crimes - White-collar crime involves nonviolent criminal activity such as fraud, bribery, and embezzlement. These types of crimes may be charged as state crimes. Oftentimes these types of offenses are more serious if they are charged as federal crimes such as mail fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud, conspiracy, or embezzlement of government funds, false statements involving federal investigations or in the receipt of federal benefits or administration of programs involving federal benefits. If you are charged with a white-collar crime, we are the experienced attorneys you need by your side.
- Burglary / Theft - Burglary and theft are serious charges. Punishments for individuals accused of burglary and theft can vary greatly, often due to the defenses established by the defendant's lawyer. We have a high degree of experience in representing people accused of burglary or theft, and we know the proper defenses to make on your behalf.
- Domestic Violence - If you have been arrested for or charged with domestic violence, you need to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney right away. These crimes are aggressively prosecuted, and even if the victim tells the court and prosecutor they do not wish to press charges, the case will not be dismissed. Jail time is routinely sought even in first offense or non-injury cases. We will provide you with aggressive representation to ensure your rights are protected.
- Felonies - We provide effective counsel to clients charged with any type of felony, such as arson, armed violence, carjacking, escape, kidnapping, and terrorist threats.
- Misdemeanors - A misdemeanor is a crime normally punishable by less than a year in a jail. We are experienced in the defense of all types of misdemeanors, including criminal property charges, disorderly conduct, obstruction of justice, perjury, probation violations, resisting arrest, trespassing, and weapons charges.
If you have been accused of a crime in New York State or New Jersey, the Law Offices of Adam M. Thompson, P.C. is ready to defend you. Our experienced New York City criminal defense attorneys will make sure you receive the best representation possible. Contact us now by calling 833-322-7191 or by filling out our online contact form.
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