Saland Law PC has one goal. Whatever form it may take, it is our core responsibility to protect you today and beyond all of the tomorrows you may travel. Providing you closure as a victim of a crime, stopping your harasser, stalker or extorter, keeping you from incarceration, exonerating you, minimizing your conduct, securing an acquittal of your case at trial, obtaining a lesser plea, or whatever it may be, Saland Law PC can be your strongest defense to best make that goal attainable. With this in mind, we know that the same advocacy in your criminal case can and often will directly impact your collateral concerns - protecting your family, name, employment, legal status or professional license. All of this is just as important to our lawyers as it is to our clients.
In addition to his criminal defense practice, Mr. Coe represents clients in New York Family Court matters including visitation, custody, maintenance (formerly referred to as alimony), support, abuse, neglect, delinquency and family offenses for orders of protection. Mr. Coe is just as comfortable in a Family Court in White Plains, Poughkeepsie, New City, Carmel or New York City as he is inside a Supreme Court Criminal Term, local Justice Court or New York City Criminal Court, as reflected in the favorable resolutions he is able to achieve in those Family Court matters. Beyond these practice areas, Mr. Coe also serves clients – both students and faculty – in Title IX investigations and Dean Disciplinary Hearings at colleges and universities throughout New York City and the State of New York, where his skills that serve criminal and Family Court clients are valuable and rare in the higher education context.
Jeremy Saland is dedicated and devoted to the practice of criminal law. Period. We are aggressive when required but also recognize when a nuanced approach is your best defense. We are not merely ready, but capable to skillfully manage your case from its beginning stages through trial. Having honed our skills in the trenches of Robert Morgenthau’s Manhattan District Attorney’s Office as prosecutors spearheading multi-jurisdictional and international fraud, narcotics, and governmental investigations while also handling some of the most serious violent and white collar felonies before both judges and juries at trial, our experience building and tearing down criminal cases is an incredible asset for our clients. When faced with the threat of prosecution, incarceration, a loss of your livelihood and the shame of arrest, experience, knowledge and advocacy is your strongest defense. Unparalleled Focus and Advocacy
DUI/DWI
Man pulled fire alarm in Manhattan hotel allegedly causing partial evacuation – ACD – Dismissed in six months Driving While Intoxicated – DWI / DUI: VTL 1192
Traffic Violations
Far more than a mere traffic ticket, appearance tickets and arrests in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and municipalities throughout the Hudson Valley from Yonkers, White Plains, New City, Poughkeepsie, Brewster to all those in between, cannot be ignored. Should you fail to appear in or return to court on these criminal citations, summons and DATs, you face both a judge’s ire and a bench warrant mandating your immediate arrest. Whether you mistakenly forgot to pay an old summons and you were unaware of the suspension placed on your license to drive by the DMV, you are accused of failing to report an accident and left the scene, or you failed to exercise due care and yield to a pedestrian, New York VTL crimes are permanent upon conviction. Know that without a shadow of a doubt the conviction you sustain today will not merely be a long term issue, but one that has irreversible consequences.
Sex Crimes
Jeremy's success as an Assistant District Attorney for the People and as a defense attorney for his clients has long been recognized by his peers in their respective sides of criminal law. In that regard, Jeremy serve on the board of the Manhattan District Attorney Association, the not for profit alumni organization of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. Moreover, The National Trial Lawyers, “a professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who exemplify superior qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers,” named Jeremy to their Top 100 trial lawyers in 2016. Since establishing the law practice, Jeremy's insight and opinions have been sought by various news stations, publications and other media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, New York Law Journal, AP, Reuters, Sports Illustrated Online and Eyewitness News. Because of his acumen and comprehension of the New York Penal and Procedure Law, Jeremy's commentary and analysis has been featured addressing issues including the transition from Robert Morgenthau's Manhattan District Attorney's Office to his successor, Cyrus Vance, the Strauss-Kahn "rape" indictment and the shoplifting arrest of former NYC Mayor Rudolph Giulliani's daughter to the firearm arrest of former NY Giant and All-Pro wide receiver Plaxico Burress, the cold case prosecution of Etan Patz and the salacious "Million Dollar Mommy Madam." Outside of the practice of criminal law, Jeremy served as the treasurer for the New York City Bar Association’s Small Law Firm Committee and was elected Councilman in November 2015 for a Westchester County Township.
Fraud
During his 17 years as a prosecutor, Peter led numerous complex white collar investigations, including one of the last prosecutions stemming from the demise of Enron. Most recently, he focused on health care fraud allegations leading the Brooklyn Strike Force as a member of the Department of Justice’s highly acclaimed Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT). Mr. Katz investigated numerous
Robbery
Mr. Coe has successfully defended and prosecuted thousands of criminal cases ranging from Identity Theft, Grand Larceny, Forgery and other white collar schemes, to violent crimes and narcotics charges including Drug Possession, Assault, Weapons Possession, Burglary, Robbery and Manslaughter. This experiencehas given Mr. Coe a unique insight into how prosecutors conduct investigations and handle prosecutions. To that end, Mr. Coe naturally utilizes his training both in and outside the courtroom when advocating on behalf of clients. Mr. Coe has tried numerous cases, including securing a complete acquittal on a case involving Public Corruption charges in connection with an alleged scheme to siphon money out of the Village of Spring Valley, despite the co-defendant being convicted of the same charges. In addition to these trial skills, Mr. Coe has a particular expertise in Criminal Procedure, which he has been recognized for by receiving the Edward Byrne Memorial Prize for “excellence in the field of Criminal Procedure and…exemplif[ying] high moral character and personal integrity.” As Mr. Coe has consistently demonstrated, he will not hesitate to bring his courtroom skills and knowledge of criminal law and procedure to bear in the defense of Saland Law’s clients.
Burglary
The news is filled with stories of people who have been arrested for or convicted of “Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude” and “Aggravated Felonies.” Some have been deported or refused entry to the United States on the basis of these offense classifications. Others fear that a guilty plea or even just an arrest will lead to a knock on their door because of these convictions. That is where the New York criminal lawyers at Crotty Saland and Robert Maher can help you. Crotty Saland PC and Robert have assisted clients arrested for offenses such as Attempted Murder, Burglary, Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Possession of Marijuana, Controlled Substance crimes, Unlawful Surveillance, Assault and DWI. When it comes to the treacherous waters of immigration law, especially where and how it intersects with the already complex and perilous world of criminal law, Robert and the attorneys at Crotty Saland PC can help.
White Collar Crimes
Although we handle violent felony criminal offenses and white collar crimes, our law firm's main focus is to mount a strong defense for each client while doing our best to limit the collateral consequences of an arrest or issuance of a summons irrespective of the accusation. In matters involving misdemeanors and D.A.T. charges, we are particularly aggressive in defending against what some ill-informed people wrongfully believe are harmless. Remember, any conviction, even a very minor one, can be career ending. It can stop teachers from teaching, lawyers from practicing, physicians from doctoring and foreign nationals from visiting, working or continuing their education in the United State. Because the stakes are simply too high to do otherwise, retain the right counsel to best resolve your case through challenging the evidence, confronting your accuser or mitigating your conduct. Don’t let the opportunity to protect yourself pass you by.
Theft
Misdemeanors
You are rightfully anxious and now seek the guidance of an Appearance Ticket lawyer. The NYPD, Port Authority Police or other law enforcement officers slapped handcuffs on your wrists and hauled you down to one of the many precincts scattered throughout New York City or police stations in Westchester County, Rockland County or elsewhere in the Hudson Valley. While you may not have been held to see a judge or deposited in Central Booking, make no mistake. You have been arrested and are charged with one of many misdemeanor crimes in New York including Assault, PL 120.00, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, PL 265.01, Petit Larceny, PL 155.25, and Seventh Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, PL 220.03. Fortunately, however, in lieu of sitting in a jail waiting for your arraignment, you received a Desk Appearance Ticket, aka, DAT. Irrespective of what you call the white slip of paper in your hand, your failure to return to or appear in court – Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx – will result in a warrant and compound your already precarious legal situation. Simply, no matter the charge or crime, even if you receive a pink summons for one of many administrative code violations such as Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, AC 10-131(i), at JFK or LaGuardia airport, you need an advocate to navigate the legal process and protect you inside and outside the courtroom. The Appearance Ticket and Pink Summons – Understanding Your Legal Predicament
Embezzlement
New York Theft Defense Lawyer Saland Law website - Larceny & Felony Theft, Grand Larceny, Embezzlement & Criminal Tax Fraud
Drug Crimes
New York Penal Law 221.10 and 221.05- Criminal and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana - These are distinct offenses from other drug crimes.
Assault
Murder
During his time as a prosecutor in the Trial Division as well as the Identity Theft, DWI and Domestic Violence Units, Mr. Saland's responsibilities included grand jury proceedings, evidentiary hearings, trials, and supervising complex investigations. Mr. Saland has successfully prosecuted as an Assistant District Attorney and defended as a criminal defense attorney thousands of cases. These cases have involved the entire spectrum of offenses, from white collar crimes related to Forgery, Falsifying Business Records, Identity Theft, Money Laundering and Grand Larceny to narcotic and violent crimes including Drug Possession, Assault, Kidnapping, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Attempted Murder.
Juvenile Crimes
New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Saland Law website - White Collar Crimes, DWI & DUI Crimes, Violent & Juvenile Crimes
Identity Theft
The decisions you make today to collect evidence, secure witness statements, and set your best defense to a New York Identity Theft or Identity Fraud crimes can make the difference between exoneration or minimization of exposure to a conviction and even incarceration. Protect yourself and contact the New York criminal lawyers and former Manhattan prosecutors at Saland Law. Our experience, knowledge and advocate is your best defense.
Shoplifting
The following case results are merely examples of the types of cases handled by Saland Law. It is imperative to recognize that each case is unique even if the criminal charge is the same. Shoplifting: NY PL 155.25 & 165.40
Restraining Order
A friend referred me to Jeremy after the NYPD arrested me for Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree. When I first met Jeremy he put me at ease and explained the process. Jeremy also exuded a welcomed and calm confidence that helped me through the case. Having no experience in the courts, Jeremy made sure to communicate with me and explain things as they happened in real time. Unfortunately, we could not convince the DA to drop the charges stemming from my spouse’s affair’s accusations that I broke a window at her home but Jeremy gave me the courage to fight. He made it clear there were no guarantees but I refused the DA’s offer of an unnecessary restraining order and lesser plea. After making different motions to dismiss, Jeremy took my case to trial where he cross examined my soon-to-be former spouse and his affair before I finally got a chance to be heard. After everything finished, the judge dismissed the charges and closed my case.
Forgery
In New York City and throughout the counties of New York (Manhattan), Kings (Brooklyn), Queens and the Bronx, Desk Appearance Ticket arrests routinely involve the crimes of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Forgery and Falsifying Business Records. Each of these crimes are serious. Beyond the arrest and collateral implications to your career, profession or legal status in the United States, convictions are potentially punishable by up to a year in jail. While incarceration is always a possibility under the New York Penal Law, generally when a police officer or detective with the NYPD issues a DAT instead of bringing you into Central Booking, the crimes of NY PL 170.20, Third Degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, NY PL 170.05, Third Degree Forgery, and Falsifying Business Records in the Second Degree, NY PL 175.05, are not offenses that should raise the one year in jail flag. The more significant and immediate concern is whether or not you will be convicted of any crime at all. If you are, you will never get the criminal conviction for Forgery, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument or Falsifying Business Records removed from your record. If the stigma isn’t bad enough, a lifetime criminal record should be.
Money Laundering
Supervised agents with Secret Service, United States Postal Inspection Service and State Department in the investigation of identity theft, money laundering, and white collar offenses.
Kidnapping
Saland Law has a tremendous advantage over most criminal defense firms and attorneys. Not only did founding member Jeremy Saland serve for more than seven years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office's Trial Division under Robert Morgenthau and for five years as Municipal Prosecutor in Westchester County, but he has successfully advocated for clients in a wide variety of investigations, arrests, indictments and trials. Jeremy's experiences have given him first-hand knowledge of how prosecutors develop evidence and investigate cases while also enabling him to successfully defend clients in New York City, federal, county and local courts throughout the region. From obtaining acquittals, dismissals or reductions for clients arrested in DWI crimes to convincing prosecutors to move for dispositions that resulted in dismissals and reductions of larceny offenses in the few hundred to tens of millions of dollars, Jeremy relentlessly champions his clients' rights. In fact, one of his greatest achievements as an attorney on either side of the law was securing an acquittal for an innocent man after a two week trial charging him with a knife point kidnapping of his former spouse. Although the District Attorney sought to incarcerate the accused for ten years in prison, prosecutors dropped one of the felony charges after Jeremy rested at trial and before the judge submitted the case to the same jury that ultimately exonerated the client.
Manslaughter
Prostitution
Extortion
Beyond criminal defense, we have successfully investigated and presented cases for prosecution directly to District Attorney’s Offices and impressed upon victimizers to cease and desists threats of extortion, harassment, blackmail, embezzlement, theft and other crimes against our clients. Going above and beyond, not only have our attorneys protected clients in criminal court and against wrongfully issued orders of protection, we have drafted the petitions and appeared in Family Court to secure these same restraining orders for our clients’ benefit when they are not the accused, but the wronged party. Similarly, our criminal knowledge and experience has allowed our attorneys resolve investigations of financial fraud and wrongdoing before government and city agencies without these matters ever reaching prosecutors or other law enforcement bodies.
In the boroughs of New York City - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx - property crimes are often prosecuted with a heavy hand. Although not always a piece of every offense involving Criminal Mischief, the New York City Police Department and local District Attorney's Offices amplify property and Criminal Mischief arrests if the allegations involve graffiti. In such cases, law enforcement will charge Making Graffiti and its sister offense of Possession of Graffiti Instruments as often as they can. In fact, the NYC Vandals Squad routinely will do its best to find all the graffiti or tags they believe you are culpable for and arrest you for multiple offenses. Regardless of the property damage crime that you face, all of these misdemeanor offenses are investigated, pursued and ultimately punished equally as severe both inside New York City and outside in neighboring Westchester and Rockland Counties.
Simply, if you want a jack of all trades, a law firm that handles some misdemeanors and dabbles in felony defense, a law practice staffed by part time criminal lawyers with great estate planning or personal injury attorneys, then don’t call us. If it is advocacy, experience and knowledge you seek from attorneys with a core and nearly exclusive practice dedicated to criminal law, Saland Law stands ready to assist you. Our lawyers, not an answering service, are available to take your call in an emergency anytime day or night. Selective and Small Case Load