The following is a sample of some of our case results. This is not a complete list. However, the law requires that we inform you that Treyvus & Konoski’s performance on other cases does not guarantee similar results on your case. Every case is different and must be approached according to the specific facts and circumstances of that case. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee any particular result. However, we strive in every single case to duplicate past success!
People v. D. Lizardo. (Top charge: Murder in the Second Degree)
In this case, the defendant was a former police officer from the Dominican Republic who came to the United States to make a better life for his family. He had never been in trouble in his life. He was 50 years old and, one night, was attacked by two much younger men (23 and 37 years old). During the fight the defendant pulled out a large knife that he used for work and stabbed both men one time each in order to escape. The one man that died was stabbed so badly that the knife penetrated his stomach, went through his entire body and hit bones in his back. The other man was cut so severely that his intestine protruded from his stomach. The prosecution alleged that the defendant was not in a situation where the law permitted the use of deadly force because his life was not truly in danger. Our defense was that the defendant's life was in danger because he was under attack by two men who were much younger and were the true aggressors.
RESULT: NOT GUILTY.
People v. C. Gonzalez. (Top charge: Murder in the Second Degree)
The prosecution alleged that the defendant "executed" the victim by shooting him 6 total times: 2 times in the chest, 3 times in the back, and one more time in the back of the neck (by the base of the skull). The prosecution called 5 eye-witnesses that claimed to see the shooting take place. The defense claimed "Self-Defense" and argued that the forensic evidence actually supported the defendant's version of events and showed that the “victim” was really the aggressor that pulled out his own gun before he was shot. This defense was successful even though the victim’s gun was never found by police, and even though all 5 eye-witnesses claimed the victim did not have a gun that night.
RESULT: NOT GUILTY.
People v. M. Walker. (Top charge: Murder in the Second Degree)
The defendant was charged with Murder in the Second Degree (aka: Felony Murder) for his part in Robbing and killing a pedestrian on the street. During the Robbery, one of the co-defendants pulled out a gun and shot the victim one time, killing him. The defendant was eventually arrested and gave a full videotaped confession regarding his role in the Robbery, and admitted knowing that the co-defendant had a gun and was willing to use it. The defendant was facing a possible Life sentence due to these allegations.
RESULT: Murder charge DISMISSED.
People v. R. Cameron. (Top charge: Murder in the Second Degree)
The defendant is charged with Murder in the Second Degree resulting from the alleged shooting death of a person he and his co-defendant had an altercation with. The case received media attention because approximately 10 years earlier he was charged with a similar crime where his co-defendant shot and killed someone they were allegedly robbing. In that case, he pleaded guilty to Robbery and received a 9 year prison sentence. He was facing a possible Life sentence due to these allegations.
RESULT: Murder charge DISMISSED.
People v. Norman Booth. (Top charge: Murder in the First Degree)
The defendant was charged in Schenectady County with Murder in the First Degree. The allegation was that the defendant hired a "hit man" to kill his friend over the drug dispute. On the eve of trial the Murder charge was dismissed in contemplation of a plea to Conspiracy. The defendant was facing a possible Life sentence due to these allegations. After aggressive negotiations, a plea bargain was reached on the day trial was scheduled to start.
RESULT: Murder charge DISMISSED.
People v. J. Burkes (Top charge: Robbery in the Second Degree)
The defendant was charged with allegedly robbing a woman that he personally knew of $30 by ripping the money out of her hand when she took it out of her purse. The charges also alleged that she was hurt during the robbery and, as such, the defendant was facing significant jail time. The case proceeded to trial.
RESULT: NOT GUILTY.
People v. Anonymous (Top charge: Burglary in the Second Degree)
The defendant was arrested for burglary when he entered the vestibule of a local apartment building during the winter months so he could stay warm. The defendant had many medical ailments including AIDS. The prosecution tried to convict him of burglary because he had a screwdriver in his pocket, which they argued was to break into apartments. They also were relentless in negotiation because, in the past, the defendant had been convicted of Manslaughter (his jail term was complete). The prosecution offered him 16 years to Life in prison. That offer was rejected and the case proceeded to trial.
RESULT: NOT GUILTY.
People v. Anonymous (Top charge: Sexual Abuse)
The defendant was charged with Sex Abuse for walking up behind a 13 year old girl on the subway and rubbing his genitals on her rear-end. This was allegedly observed by a police officer that happened to be riding the same train. All plea offers required the defendant to register as a sex-offender. He rejected all offers and proceeded to trial.
RESULT: NOT GUILTY.
People v. David Forde. (Top charge: Assault in the Second Degree)
The defendant was charged in Kings County with Felony Assault for allegedly beating a teacher after the defendant's 9 year old son made an allegation of abuse. The case proceeded to trial because the prosecution refused to dismiss the charges.
RESULT: NOT GUILTY on all criminal charges.
People v. Shareen Murray. (Top charge: Grand Larceny)
The defendant was charged with Grand Larceny and other related charges for her involvement in a shoplifting scheme where she was in possession of more than $7,000 worth of stolen retail items.
RESULT: NOT GUILTY of all felony charges; convicted only of a misdemeanor.
People v. G. Lee (Top charge: Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance)
The defendant was charged with selling methadone directly to an undercover police officer within minutes after being released from a local methadone clinic. The defendant professed his innocence from the beginning, alleging that the police were “camping out” at the methadone clinic and wrongfully arrested him. The case proceeded to trial.
RESULT: NOT GUILTY.
People v. D. Risado (Top charge: Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance)
The defendant and his friend stopped their car on a city street, let another person enter the car, who then exited immediately thereafter. An undercover police officer claimed to have seen our client hand drugs to the person that entered the car, and the co-defendant receive money. Our client, who had no criminal history, professed his innocence and claimed that his co-defendant sold the drugs and that he did not know the sale was going to take place. Our client was in the United States for 26 years (shortly after birth he arrived), but never received his citizenship papers. As such, he was facing mandatory deportation if he pleaded guilty or was convicted. The case proceeded to trial.
RESULT: NOT GUILTY.
People v. T. Bost (Top charge: Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance)
The defendant was arrested for allegedly helping another person sell drugs on the street. The defendant professed his innocence from the beginning of the case. The case proceeded to trial.
RESULT: NOT GUILTY.
People v. M. Khater (Top charge: DWI)
Our client was an executive at a major corporation. He was out with friends in Manhattan and had a few drinks. Upon leaving, he was pulled over at a toll booth and was arrested for DWI. When questioned by police, he admitted to drinking 4 Jack Daniels and Coke before leaving the bar. The client would not accept any plea offer due to his position with the company. The case proceeded to trial.
RESULT: NOT GUILTY.
People v. Anonymous (Top charge: Attempted Rape in the First Degree)
The defendant was charged in Bronx County with Attempted Rape in the First Degree for allegedly attacking and sexually molesting a woman that shared an apartment with him. The case proceeded to trial and the defendant was facing a possible 15 year jail sentence. RESULT: NOT GUILTY.
People v. Anonymous (Top charge: Rape in the First Degree)
The defendant was charged in Bronx County with Rape in the first degree for allegedly forcing sexual intercourse on a woman he was friends with. The case was concluded after extensive investigation.
RESULT: All charges DISMISSED
People v. Richard Hoskins. (Top charge: Conspiracy and Grand Larceny)
The defendant was arrested by Secret Service for his involvement in a large scale criminal organization, headed by Russian native Igor Klopov. In this case the participants were stealing millions of dollars from wealthy individuals, including people that are listed on the “Forbes 400” list. Mr. Hoskins was involved in one theft involving $440,000 of stolen funds.
RESULT: Only 1 year in jail with no probation after the jail term was completed.
People v. Adam Cooper. (Top charge: Immigration Fraud)
The defendant was charged in Suffolk County for running an Immigration Fraud Ring. The arrest roster included a Suffolk County judge.
RESULT: Only 6 months in jail.
People v. T. Foster (Top charge: Criminal Possession of a Weapon [loaded gun])
The defendant was charged with having a loaded gun. The defendant, who had no prior criminal history, was facing 2 to 7 years in jail under the mandatory sentencing guidelines. We argued mitigation on the basis that the defendant stated that he was going to return the gun to a local police precinct after finding it stashed on the street. As substantiation of his claim we demonstrated that there was no bullet in the chamber and the safety was on. Unfortunately, however, the law required mandatory jail time.
RESULT: Only 6 months in jail.