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
“White-collar crime” is a phrase used to describe non-violent criminal conduct that involves the wrongful taking of money or other valuable things of value. It can and often does involve deceit, false pretenses, or a violation of trust. Generally speaking, “white-collar crime” involves money and…
Topic: White-Collar Crime
Even in the simplest of cases, defendant testimony can quickly be derailed. It’s a common assumption that testifying on your own behalf is the simplest way to reveal the truth. Unfortunately, the courtroom is not always so straightforward—even for innocent defendants. Why Defendant Testimony is…
Topic: Criminal Defense
The Fourth Amendment is famous for protecting citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. Everyday Protections There are many protections at work in your everyday life. If law enforcement has no reason to search or seize you and your property, they will need to ask your…
Topic: Criminal Defense
On August 4, 2020 the Honorable Loretta A. Judge Preska of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted “compassionate release” to Protass Law PLLC client Robert Panton, reducing his life sentence to time-served after close to 30 years behind…
Topic: Appeals & Post-Conviction Litigation, Criminal Defense
Gang Land News
Written by Harlan Protass
A federal judge granted Eric Millian a compassionate release, calling him a rehabilitated “man of extraordinary character.”
Robert Panton was arrested in 1991 and convicted in 1994 for his role in running a “spot” that sold heroin for a criminal organization run by notorious New York narcotics boss George “Boy George” Rivera. For his crimes, Panton was sentenced to life in prison…
An executive at a Wall Street bank was alleged to have assaulted his girlfriend by pushing her into a closet – relatively straightforward charges that were complicated because he had been charged with assaulting the same girlfriend less than six months earlier and had violated…
