New York Criminal Defense Attorney
Robert T. Gallo
New York Criminal Defense Attorney Robert T. Gallo, Esq. was admitted to practice law in the State of New York in 1990. He served as a Law Clerk to Justice James J. Leff of the Supreme Court Criminal Term, in Manhattan from 1990-1993.
Mr. Gallo has been in solo law practice since 1993, and has been working primarily on criminal law cases since that time. Mr. Gallo graduated from New York Law School in the top quarter of the graduating Class of 1990.
In September 2005, Mr. Gallo was retained as criminal defense counsel to the Uniformed Firefighters Association, the union representing over 8,000 New York City Firefighters. Any time a member of the Fire Department of the City of New York is arrested, Mr. Gallo is called upon to provide representation at the firefighter’s arraignment.
The Law office of Robert T. Gallo has successfully defended individuals accused of Assault and Domestic Violence. Several Assault trials have resulted in acquittals while many domestic violence charges have been dismissed.
Robert T. Gallo has appeared all over the State of New York defending clients, and most often has appeared in the following counties:
- Nassau
- Suffolk
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Bronx
What happens if I am arrested?
If you are arrested for breaking a criminal law, the case is taken before a magistrate who may issue a warrant if necessary and set bond for appearance in court. If the defendant cannot post the bond he may be incarcerated pending appearance in court. If bond is posted, he will remain free pending appearance at an arraignment. An arraignment usually occurs within 24 hours of the arrest or the first date available if on a weekend or holiday. The arraignment is held before a judge of the courts. During the arraignment the defendant is formally told what offense he is charged with, told their constitutional rights, and of the possible penalties. The defendant will enter a plea of guilty or not guilty, bond may be reviewed, and a date for the next hearing will be scheduled.
Can they use force to arrest me?
A police officer may use as much force as is necessary to arrest you. Unreasonable force is assault. After arrest, a police officer may handcuff you if you attempt to escape or the officer considers it necessary to prevent you from escaping. If you claim that force was used to arrest you, a judge will decide whether or not the force used was reasonable in the circumstances.
Can I be arrested for questioning?
No. Police can request you to accompany them to a police station for questioning but you are not required to go unless you have been arrested for an offence. It is not advisable to speak with the police until you have first spoken with your attorney. You should ask for a lawyer or independent witness to be present during questioning.
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