CDH Law’s Efforts Result in Possible Life Sentence Reduced
In this article, we discuss our efforts on behalf of James Brower in Chenango County. Facing the most serious of felony charges and life in prison, Mr. Brower pled guilty to hindering prosecution in the first degree, a class D non-violent Felony.
What do Points on Your Driving Record Mean?
Points on Your Driving Record
When you get a traffic ticket in New York, you get more than just a fine. You also get points assessed on your driver’s license. The Driver Violation Point System in New York is a way for the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to both identify and take necessary...
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Dukes Trial Ends In Hung Jury
The article below is reprinted from wwnytv.com and the original can be found here. Excellent defense work from our litigators Clifton Carden, III and Brian Tedd.
"The Sheldon Dukes sexual assault trial has ended in a hung jury Jefferson County Court.
That means...
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Five Things You Should Know About Divorcing With Kids
Some parents stay together even after their marital relationship has ended because they believe that it is best for the children. However, being in an unhappy relationship can make home a tense, miserable place for everyone to live. If you are contemplating divorcing with kids, a New York divorce lawyer can...
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Cross-Examination is the Key to Trial Success
In this excellent article in the New York State Bar Association Journal, W. Russell Corker provides a short introduction to the key principles of an effective cross-examination, "the single most important deciding factor in the outcome of a trial." While this is a great refresher for trial lawyers, we think...
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Discovery Reform May Be Near
New York's discovery rules are indeed behind most of the country and the deck is often stacked against a defendant.
Discovery is the process by which the parties obtain evidence. Of course, one must know the evidence against them to successfully defend against it. While district...
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If I Flip Off a Cop, Can I Get Arrested?
Do you sometimes have the urge to flip off a cop? If so, you are not alone. There are many examples of people who have flipped off a cop and paid the price. However, many of those individuals successfully filed lawsuits to protect their constitutional rights. While “giving the finger” to a...
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Welcome To Our New Website!
We are excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website and logo! While the look is fresh, we are still the same trusted legal team. Along with our base...
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Our own David Hammond featured on ABC Nightline
Former U.S. Army Intelligence Analyst Chelsea Manning is continuing to appeal her court martial for the largest leak of classified information in U.S. history. Nightline’s Special Edition-“Declassified: The Chelsea Manning Story” aired in June 2017. Click here to view a...
Chelsea Manning’s Army lawyer quietly begins a new life in Syracuse
Syracuse.com published a wonderful article detailing the life and work of our own David Hammond. This article describes his life before the Chelsea Manning case, why he chose to come to Syracuse and what he plans to do now that he is here. To read the article in full click here.
ABC News Article About Chelsea Manning Case
Strangio noted that while Manning herself has been the key force behind the campaign for her freedom, she was greatly aided by a team who have fought relentlessly, from her court martial attorney, David Coombs, to her appellate team of Nancy Hollander, Vince Ward, and Dave Hammond. Chelsea Manning was released from...
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Possible plea for cashier suspected of stealing more than $100,000
Syracuse, NY — The lawyer for a former Onondaga Community College employee suspected of stealing from the school over the past decade was in court today to discuss a possible resolution of the case.
Defense lawyer Emil Rossi met with Assistant District Attorney Matthew Dotzler and County Judge Anthony Aloi to discuss the criminal case...
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