Recent NY Criminal Defense Case Results
Won DWI Trial
Mr. Centeno represented a construction worked charged with felony DWI as it was his third alleged DWI within ten years. As a result this client was facing a felony charge with mandatory prison time. Mr. Centeno successfully defended the client all the way through trial and achieved a not guilty verdict on the felony DWI charge — not only saving the client’s New York State driving privileges but saving his freedom in the process. Furthermore, had he been convicted, the client would have been deported and separated from his family.
Successful Defense of Child Sex Abuse Case
Mr. Centeno defended his client against charges that he allegedly sexually abused a nine year old girl. Through his investigations and efforts, Mr. Centeno was able to get the charges against his client completely dismissed, maintaining his clean criminal record. Furthermore, the client was saved from having to register as a sex offender, which would have had devastating consequences on him and his family.
Favorable Negotiation for Counterfeit Cigarette and Counterfeit Tax Stamp Charges
Attorney Centeno was able to successfully negotiate a favorable outcome for a client charged with felony counterfeit cigarette and counterfeit tax stamp allegations. With his negotiation strategy, Mr. Centeno was able to successfully reduce the felony charges to the lowest possible misdemeanor.
Won Misdemeanor Assault Trial
Mr. Centeno defended a school bus matron who was charged with misdemeanor assault against a child, carrying up to a year of jail time. Mr. Centeno took the case to trial and secured a not-guilty verdict on all criminal charges.
