In The News
Attorney David E. Levine has been called upon to lend his comments and insight to cases you may have seen in the news! Feel free to review the links below to see some of the recent interviews involving Attorney Levine.
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton Quoted On Firearm Usage
Attorney David E. Levine was interviewed in connection to Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and his recent comments to say that of his 35,000 police officers, their guns were fired 65 times last year as compared to the previous low of 75 times.
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But criminal defense lawyer David Levine told the Daily News he saw no
reason for such special courts.
"The judges that I know . . . are well-qualified and extremely fair, and are more than capable of handling every case that comes before them," he said. "I expect the outcome of this will be requests for enhanced punishments by the prosecutors and an attempt to pressure the judiciary into giving higher sentences."
Top Charges Facing Band Leader Dismissed
In an update to the case against the Brooklyn band leader accused of duct-taping a student's mouth shut, the top 2 charges: felony assault in the 2nd degree with a weapon and criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree, have been dismissed. The only remaining charge in the case is a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child. The other two charges could not be proved.
Brooklyn band leader shown to have no prior criminal record
Brooklyn attorney David Levine comments that his client is one of the good guys and has never had a criminal record.
Brooklyn band leader faces criminal charges after taping young boy's mouth shut
Brooklyn attorney David Levine mentioned that there was atleast one other adult and many children present during the episode.
Two plead Not Guilty in 'Ghost Guns' case
Brooklyn attorney David Levine comments that Antonio Himontitis is looking to defend himself from charges that include conspiracy, weapons sales and possession.
In rare case, FBI tries to fire agent who shot Queens suspect
Brooklyn attorney David Levine, comments that regardless of whether his client was running when he was shot, the agent’s actions were unjustified.
Judge finds stop-and-frisk policy violates rights
Brooklyn attorney David Levine mentioned that he applauded Scheindlin’s ruling, but he thinks it didn’t go far enough.
Brooklyn lawyers address plea-bargain issue
Brooklyn attorney David Levine noted that the Frye and Cooper decisions posed a potential issue for criminal defense attorneys.