What to know about New York Penal Law §§ 245.00 and 245.01, potential criminal penalties, and why Matthew Galluzzo is an excellent attorney to defend these cases Being arrested for allegedly exposing oneself or engaging in sexual conduct in a public restroom can be an embarrassing and frightening experience. In New York City, these arrests…
Continue reading ›The author of this post, Matthew Galluzzo, is a former Manhattan prosecutor and experienced state and federal criminal defense attorney who has successfully represented many individuals accused of possessing or manufacturing ghost guns in New York City. A search warrant involving a so-called “ghost gun” can mark the beginning of a serious criminal case in…
Continue reading ›By Matthew Galluzzo | New York Criminal Defense Attorney Money laundering investigations frequently accompany allegations of narcotics trafficking, drug distribution, and other serious criminal offenses. Federal and New York law enforcement agencies routinely examine financial records, bank deposits, wire transfers, business transactions, and asset purchases when investigating suspected drug proceeds. A person accused of helping…
Continue reading ›A federal charge for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon is a serious criminal matter that can expose a defendant to years in federal prison, substantial fines, and significant long-term consequences. These cases are prosecuted under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) and frequently involve investigations by federal agents, searches of homes and vehicles, alleged firearm…
Continue reading ›By Matthew Galluzzo | New York Federal Criminal Defense Attorney News reports dated October 12, 2026, indicate that actress Selma Blair was arrested following an alleged altercation aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York City on October 11, 2026. According to published reports, two flight attendants allegedly suffered injuries during…
Continue reading ›The author of this article, Matthew Galluzzo, is a former Manhattan prosecutor with over 25 years of experience in New York criminal law. He has successfully defended numerous individuals accused of wire fraud crimes in federal court, including many foreign citizens. He has successfully defended so many French citizens against American criminal charges that the…
Continue reading ›The author of this blog post, Matthew Galluzzo, is a former Manhattan prosecutor with over 25 years of experience practicing criminal law in New York. He has successfully defended numerous individuals accused of serious arson felonies throughout New York City. Being accused of setting a fire in New York can have extraordinarily serious consequences. Depending…
Continue reading ›The author of this article, Matthew Galluzzo is a former Manhattan prosecutor with over 25 years of experience as a criminal lawyer. He has successfully defended dozens of people charged with the possession of controlled substances in courtroom throughout New York City. Receiving a Desk Appearance Ticket (“DAT”) in Manhattan charging Criminal Possession of a Controlled…
Continue reading ›The author of this article, Matthew Galluzzo, is a criminal defense lawyer and former Manhattan sex crimes prosecutor. He was earned numerous trial victories in sex crimes cases as both a prosecutor and defense attorney in New York state and federal courts. Recently, news agencies have devoted considerable coverage to an explosive story concerning the…
Continue reading ›Matthew Galluzzo is a criminal defense attorney and former Manhattan prosecutor with over twenty-five years of experience in New York City criminal law. He has successfully represented many individuals accused of narcotics conspiracy crimes in the Southern and Eastern District of New York federal courts. If you have been accused of a narcotics conspiracy crime…
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