In the first degree rape trial, the trial court improperly charged the jury as to physical force and threat of harm, where the indictment and bill of particulars did not accuse defendant of forcibly compelling the victim by physical force. Client, who was originally sentenced to 8 years in prison is now free.
Green & Willstatter
200 Mamaroneck Avenue
Suite 605
White Plains, NY 10601
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Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Appeals
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Charges
- DUI/DWI: Whether to Take a Breath Test and Consequences of Refusal
- Grand Jury Subpoenas: What To Do
- How to Act When a Search Warrant Is Being Executed
- How to Respond to Visits from Detectives or Federal Agents
- Right to Remain Silent
- White Collar Crimes