Suggested changes would expand judges’ discretion to set cash bail. Did the bail reform laws enacted by the New York legislature in 2019 lead to the release of two Mexican cartel smugglers arrested with $1.2 million of meth in New York City in early…
Topic: Uncategorized
N.Y. Congressman Leads Bipartisan Effort To Reform Crack Cocaine Sentencing Inequities. On September 28, 2021 legislation initially proposed by our own Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) – the Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law Act (EQUAL Act) – passed the U.S. House of Representatives…
Topic: Criminal Defense
Confessions are powerful evidence for criminal prosecutors. But more and more, people are noticing the cracks in the criminal justice systems and that far too many confessions in criminal cases result from coercion or duress. Unfortunately, proving that a confession wasn’t genuine is no easy…
Topic: Criminal Defense
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has started to crack down on Special Purpose Acquisition Company vehicles in earnest. This comes after several companies involved in mergers were accused of defrauding investors through all sorts of misconduct, including by not limited to misrepresentation, breach of…
Topic: Fraud, Securities Litigation
Many New York residents received their COVID-19 vaccinations. However, the delta variant of the coronavirus is tearing its way through the state and the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other agencies consistently release information on infection and vaccination rates in the…
Topic: Appeals & Post-Conviction Litigation, Criminal Defense
Just because you have been convicted of a crime doesn’t mean your entire life should end behind bars. Under certain circumstances, you may qualify for a compassionate release. But getting your application for compassionate release approved may prove to be more of a challenge than…
When the COVID-19 pandemic took over the world, businesses across New York City and the entire country were temporarily forced to close their doors. Many companies applied for and received loans under the Paycheck Protection Program during this time. PPP loans are for small businesses…
Topic: Criminal Defense
Award-winning criminal defense lawyer Harlan Protass has spent more than 20 years protecting the rights and interests of clients facing criminal, civil, or regulatory charges. His results speak for themselves. However, you deserve a fierce and nuanced defense attorney to preserve your life and liberty….
Topic: Criminal Defense
Deciding on which lawyer to hire is one of the most important decisions you will make in defending against allegations of fraud, whether you learn about an investigation while it is still ongoing or whether you learn about an investigation after you’ve been charged. As…
Topic: Fraud
If you or a relative recently received a criminal conviction or sentence in NYC, there may be grounds to appeal. A criminal appeals attorney can help you understand your rights and how to proceed with an appeal. Are You Entitled to an Appeal? New York…
Topic: Criminal Defense
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Written by Harlan Protass
A federal judge granted Eric Millian a compassionate release, calling him a rehabilitated “man of extraordinary character.”
Attorney Protass recovered 80% of the client’s monetary demand on the eve of trial on a FINRA arbitration claim. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result…
Attorney Protass secured early termination of supervised release for two individuals who had served lengthy prison terms and had completed approximately half of their 5-year terms of supervised release. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case….
