Navigating False Rape Accusations in New York
Introduction False rape accusations in New York are not just legal battles---they are wars for your reputation, freedom, and future. While genuine sexual assault victims deserve justice, the reality is that number of unfounded claims is not zero. In high-profile New...
Sometimes You Lose Trials
As much as every criminal defendant hopes to win their trial and prevail during their day in court, statistically that is not what happens. Local and federal state prosecutors all keep track of their "conviction rates." Federal prosecutors have conviction rates north...
Triple Crown: Third Consecutive Acquittal At Trial
Three weeks ago, in Kings County Supreme Court I gave an opening statement on PSNY v. TD (initials used as the client was fully acquitted and the matter is now fully sealed). The charges were Attempted Murder 2, Assault 1 and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the...
Yaron “Ron” Kweller Files Federal Lawsuit Against Accusers
Yaron "Ron" Kweller Files Federal Lawsuit Against Accusers, County of Broome, City of Binghamton and Others Alleging False Arrest, Malicious Prosecution, and Violation of Constitutional Rights Yaron Kweller Files Federal Lawsuit Against Broome County DA, Binghamton...
Happy Acquittal-versary, Ron
A year ago, on October 31, 2023, I stood before a Broome County jury as defense counsel for Yaron "Ron" Kweller and gave a summation on “The Colonial Rape Case.” The case captivated the media, due to the sensational allegations of multiple women being drugged and...
Leor Kweller Files Claim Against Broome County And City Of Binghamton Over Wrongful Arrest And Malicious Prosecution
Leor Kweller and his family no longer live under threat and fear of wrongful prosecution and conviction. On May 30, 2023, the New York State Supreme Court dismissed the case against Leor Kweller, agreeing with his attorneys’ arguments that the there was no evidence...
We’re Hiring: Summer Legal Internship 2024
The Fast Law Firm, P.C. is looking for a legal intern with a demonstrated interest in criminal defense to join us for Summer 2024. Our boutique firm handles government investigations and criminal defense matters in state courts in New York and New Jersey and federal...
Press Release Re: Mona Faiz Montrage a/k/a Hajia4reall
In May 2023, Ms. Montrage voluntarily boarded the flight from Heathrow to JFK to face the criminal case in the Southern District of New York. At that time, she took the first step to closing that chapter of her life. Today, she took responsibility for her bank...
PRESS RELEASE: JURY ACQUITS ON ALL CHARGES ON THE COLONIAL RAPE CASE
COMPLAINANT TESTIFIES THAT PROSECUTOR INSTRUCTED HER TO DELETE EVIDENCEON FEBRUARY 22, 2022, THE BROOME COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE MADE AN UNFOUNDED AND LEGALLY UNSUPPORTABLE DECISION TO ARREST YARON KWELLER AND JORDAN RINDGEN FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT...
Press Release re: Leor Kweller Dismissal of Charges
Justice triumphed on May 31, 2023 as Hon. Judge Carol Cocchiola of Broome County Court dismissed all charges against Leor Kweller. From day one, Mr. Kweller has adamantly denied the allegations and maintained his innocence. The charges against our client were...
Federal Gun Charges Explained
Federal Weapons Charges Over 390 million weapons are thought to be in circulation in the United States. That number exceeds the total population of our country. The rules governing firearms are as varied as our nation. States have different possession and sales...
Navigate What Is New York Prostitution?
Under New York law, prostitution is the practice of engaging in relatively indiscriminate sexual activity, in exchange for immediate payment in money or other valuables. Under New York Law, prostitution is a Class "B” misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 90 days...