Husband Wins On Appeal – Awarded One-Half Wife’s Pension Even Though Husband Spent Three Years of Marriage in Federal Prison!!!
Martin + Colin, P.C. announces that it has won an appeals court victory in favor of a divorced ex-husband. After a divorce re-trial, the trial court had ordered that the ex-wife could keep her entire civil service pension for herself, although almost all of the pension benefits accumulated during the twenty year marriage. The ex-husband […]
Complete Dismissal of All Criminal Charges against Business Owner
Martin + Colin, P.C. announces that it has obtained the complete dismissal of all criminal charges filed against a New York City business owner (identity withheld) in Manhattan. As part of his business operation, the owner delivers cash to several different locations throughout Manhattan, the Bronx and Westchester each day. The businessman was seated in […]
Martin + Colin’s Winning Appellate Brief – August 2011
Printed below is the complete brief which the lawyers at Martin & Colin, P.C. filed in their successful, recent appeal. Our winning brief is also available in easy to read, Google Docs format here. The decision is published at: http://www.nycourts.gov/reporter/3dseries/2011/2011_06242.htm ————————————— NEW YORK STATE SUPREME COURT APPELLATE DIVISION: SECOND DEPARTMENT ————————————— DONATO CALDERON, Plaintiff-Appellant, -against- […]
Martin + Colin’s Request for Leniency in DWI Case
Printed below is an application filed by the lawyers at Martin + Colin, P.C. seeking a reduced plea offer from the prosecutor. Our application is also available in easy to read, Google Docs format here. Only the names have been changed. MARTIN + COLIN, P.C. June 30, 2007 Honorable Jane DiLorenzo District Attorney […]
Finally, New York State is Nearing Passage of New Laws To Seal Criminal Conviction Records
It’s a common story: a decent, hardworking young man has a momentary lapse of good judgment and is caught and charged with driving while intoxicated. The young man goes on to serve the sentence imposed on him. Often the young man then finishes college, obtains a degree and seeks employment in a field for which […]
