http://www.newyorkcriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/ Published by The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel, Esq. en-us 2012-01-23T15:41:48-05:00 http://www.newyorkcriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/2012/01/new_york_traffic_accidentsarre.html On January 18, 2012, Steven Rivera, a 25 year old resident of Ossining, was arrested by the New York State Police and charged for his role in a fatal car accident on June 26, 2011 on Interstate 287 in Yonkers.... In The News Mark Siesel 2012-01-23T15:41:48-05:00 http://www.newyorkcriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/2012/01/red_light_camerassafety_enhanc.html Since October of 2010, 37 red light cameras have been installed in the City of Yonkers at 16 intersections. These cameras are also known as “Intersection Safety Cameras.” The question I am addressing in this article is, do red light... Of Interest Mark Siesel 2012-01-13T16:43:36-05:00 http://www.newyorkcriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/2011/12/chicago_bears_wide_receiver_fa.html In what has the potential to become one of the biggest scandals in NFL history, (and possibly in any of the major sports), Chicago Bears wide receiver Sam Hurd was arrested by Department of Homeland Security Agents on December 14,... In The News Mark Siesel 2011-12-19T14:50:24-05:00 http://www.newyorkcriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/2011/12/in_a_surprise_jerry_sandusky_w.html On December 13, 2011, Jerry Sandusky, the 67 year old former Penn State assistant football coach accused of 52 counts of sexual assault of 11 victims, made the decision to waive a preliminary hearing in the case. There was tremendous... In The News Mark Siesel 2011-12-16T14:13:55-05:00 http://www.newyorkcriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/2011/12/in_the_aftermath_of_the.html In the aftermath of the Conrad Murray guilty verdict of involuntary manslaughter and his sentencing on November 29, 2011, there is no question that the prosecution was handed some enormous breaks which do not normally occur in a criminal case.... Trials Across The U.S. Mark Siesel 2011-12-08T17:07:06-05:00 http://www.newyorkcriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/2011/11/penn_state_scandal_spotlights.html The sexual abuse allegations against former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky has led to an upheaval at the renowned university and the firing of legendary coach Joe Paterno. The bigger issue presented by this scandal is the fact that... In The News Mark Siesel 2011-11-18T07:44:43-05:00 http://www.newyorkcriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/2011/11/jackson_doctor_murray_now_face.html Dr. Conrad Murray, the 58 year old cardiologist who was convicted by a Los Angeles County jury this week of involuntary manslaughter in the June 25, 2009 death of Michael Jackson, will now face two additional cases in civil court.... Trials Across The U.S. Mark Siesel 2011-11-13T12:14:31-05:00 http://www.newyorkcriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/2011/11/michael_jackson_doctor_convict.html A Los Angeles jury found Dr. Conrad Murray guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson on November 7, 2011. There were 22 days of testimony and 49 witnesses presented to the seven man and five woman jury.... Trials Across The U.S. Mark Siesel 2011-11-09T09:07:06-05:00 http://www.newyorkcriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/2011/11/florida_life_sentence_for_poss.html Last week, a 26 year old East Naples, Florida man was sentenced to life imprisonment for possession of child pornography. This has set off a debate among prosecutors, defense attorneys, law school professors, former judges and commentators: namely, does the... Trials Across The U.S. Mark Siesel 2011-11-07T12:28:19-05:00 http://www.newyorkcriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/2011/10/lirr_disability_fraud_charges.html The United States Attorney for the Southern District, Preet Bharara, has had a busy few months, with successful large scale prosecutions against health insurance officials, New York State lawmakers, and inside trading investment bankers. On October 27, 2011, the latest... In The News Mark Siesel 2011-10-29T12:27:38-05:00