Brian Shiffrin Quoted in Gannett (Democrat and Chronicle & Daily Messenger) News Article Regarding the Reversal and Granting of a New Trial for Client Convicted of Manslaughter and Originally Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
Brian Shiffrin was quoted at length in a newly released Gannett (Democrat and Chronicle/ Daily Messenger) news article regarding his appellate victory on Novembr 20, 2020 at the Appellate Division, Fourth Department of the New York State Supreme Court. Brian successfully argued on behalf of his client Jeffrey Salone who was convicted of Manslaugter before Judge Dennis of Ontario County Court and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Brian was able to secure a...
read moreYousef N. Taha Obtains Dismissal of Six-Count Drug Conspiracy Indictment Pursuant to CPL 30.30 Ruling by Supreme Court Justice Argento
On October 8, 2020, Associate Attorney Yousef N. Taha obtained an outright dismissal of a six-count drug conspiracy indictment charged against his client pending before New York Supreme Court Justice Victoria Argento. Judge Argento ruled in Yousef’s favor and granted his motion pursuant to CPL 30.30 dismissing all charges on behalf of his client. You can read the full (redacted) decision by clicking the link here...
read moreBrian Shiffrin Quoted in Finger Lakes Times Article Regarding Geneva Man Whom He Secured Reversal of his Manslaughter Conviction by the Fourth Department Appellate Division
ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin was quoted in a Finger Lakes Times Article regarding the reversal of a manslaughter conviction that Brian achieved on behalf of his client, Jeff Salone Jr. Brian was able to secure a unanimous reversal from the Fourth Judicial Department of New York State Supreme Court on behalf of Mr. Salone Jr. in a decision that was filed by the Court on November 20, 2020. Brian was quoted as saying “Mr....
read moreBrian Shiffrin Quoted in Buffalo News Article Regarding his Appellate Court Victory and Securing a New Trial for Niagara Falls Man Convicted of Attempted Murder
ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin was interviewed by The Buffalo News regarding his Appellate Court victory in which he secured a new trial for Joachim Sylvester, a Niagara Falls man who was convicted of Attempted Murder. Brian was quoted as saying “The DA brought in four witnesses for an uncharged crime to make it look like this was a dangerous guy who had to be gotten off the street.” Shiffrin further stated that there was...
read moreETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin Victorious On Two Separate Appeals at the Appellate Division, Fourth Department Securing New Trials for Both of His Clients
On Friday, November 20, 2020, ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin was victorious not once, but twice at the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, securing reversals and new trials for two seperate clients who were convicted of Manslaughter in the First Degree, and in the other case attempted murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. In People v Sylvester, Brian was able to secure a reversal in which the Appellate...
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