Veteran’s Treatment Court opens in Onondaga County

Posted on June 6, 2019

The brand new Veteran's Treatment Court in Onondaga County is a judicial diversion program for misdemeanor and felony-level veteran offenders. The goal of this court is to help those that served our nation by providing them with an alternative to the traditional justice system. CDH Law, a veteran-owned law firm, is proud to participate...

Trial acquittal on felony assault charge

Posted on June 2, 2019

Witnesses claimed our client participated in a brutal assault. He was charged with assault in the first degree and faced up to 25 years in prison if convicted. Before trial, these witnesses identified our client in a photo lineup. At trial, we were able to persuade the jury that their testimony was unreliable and...

What is Cyberstalking?

Posted on May 23, 2019

Cyberstalking The crime of stalking is defined as repeatedly harassing or threatening behavior. With the growth of the internet and various social media platforms, stalking is now potentially happening both offline and online. Cyberstalking is when the harassing or threatening behavior occurs on the internet or by other electronic means. Online behavior and all of...

CDH Law’s Efforts Result in Possible Life Sentence Reduced

Posted on April 16, 2019

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.

Dukes Trial Ends In Hung Jury

Posted on April 3, 2019

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...

Cross-Examination is the Key to Trial Success

Posted on March 14, 2019

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...

Discovery Reform May Be Near

Posted on March 7, 2019

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...

If I Flip Off a Cop, Can I Get Arrested?

Posted on March 5, 2019

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...

Chelsea Manning’s Army lawyer quietly begins a new life in Syracuse

Posted on May 18, 2017

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

Posted on May 17, 2017

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...

Possible plea for cashier suspected of stealing more than $100,000

Posted on January 31, 2013

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...

Former Raymour & Flanigan accountant admits guilt in theft

Posted on January 2, 2013

Syracuse, NY — A former accountant for the Raymour & Flanigan furniture company admitted his guilt today in the theft of more than $126,000 from the company. Anthony J. Caruso Jr., 37, of 4396 Princess Path, Clay, pleaded guilty before County Judge Joseph Fahey to a single felony count of second-degree grand larceny. He admitted...