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Our client, a 30-year-old businessman, was stopped for speeding. The police officer allegedly smelled alcohol and eventually arrested the client, who blew a .12  on the breath test. Mr. Greenberg argued to the jury that despite the reading, our client’s physical appearance and characteristics were stronger; therefore, the instrument was not accurate. Mr. Greenberg also argued to the Jury that our client's BAC was higher at the time of the test, one hour after he was stopped, than at the time he was driving, because of the absorption of the alcohol into his blood during that one-hour period. The Jury did find the defendant guilty of driving while impaired, which is what we were requesting of the Nassau County District Attorney Office to plead to. The District Attorney wouldn’t give it, but the Jury did!

A Federal Judge in the Eastern District of New York agreed with Attorney Todd Greenberg at sentencing that our client was going to suffer severe collateral consequences from his criminal conviction which should be taken into account by the Sentencing Court. Our client, an alleged but denied “Associate” of the Gambino crime family, was convicted of Federal Wire Fraud regarding a scheme to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by failing to pay payroll taxes owed to the Federal Government. His guideline range was 21 to 27 months imprisonment. Through an extensive Pre-Trial submission, Mr. Greenberg was able to point out our client’s lesser role in the offense and the extreme collateral consequences of his conviction, including Immigration consequences, financial consequences and the fact that the client has been under Bail restrictions thru the pendency of the case. The Federal Judge, in a fair weighing of those factors, sentenced our client to time served (sixteen days prior to making Bail) and restitution. Through the diligent efforts of Mr. Greenberg, our client received a sentence well below the Guideline range even though the Government opposed same. If you are under Federal investigation or involved in a case you would like to discuss, please contact our firm and ask for Todd Greenberg at 718-268-0400 or at Queenslaw.com

Read the article here: https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/06/25/electrician-arrested-stealing-copper-wiring-brooklyn-hospital/

New York weapons and gun laws are among the strictest in the country as our client, a licensed gun holder in Nassau County, came to find out when he accidentally brought the wrong bag to JFK airport on his way to catch a flight to a meeting. Although licensed in Nassau County, a New York City Special Carry License is needed to carry in New York City. The Queens District Attorney charged our client with Criminal Possession of a Weapon as a Class C Felony, with a mandatory minimum of 3 ½ years! Mr. Greenberg moved swiftly to get the client released from jail, conferenced the case with the Queens District Attorney’s Office, and put together a mitigation package. The case was Dismissed and Sealed within days of the arrest! It is extremely important that your attorney be highly experienced in dealing with similar cases with both the Queens District Attorney’s office and the Queens Courts. Don’t leave your future in the hands of chance after being arrested at an NYC airport, licensed or not. Reach out to Addabbo & Greenberg at 718-268-0400 and speak to attorneys who know what needs to be done!!!

Read Here: https://queenseagle.com/all/2026/3/12/queens-judge-dismisses-most-terroristic-threat-charges-against-man-accused-of-threatening-mamdani

Kevin Gomez, 22, was acquitted of felony manslaughter in the fatal 2023 hit-and-run death of three-year-old Quintus Chen in Queens, New York, but a jury found him guilty of misdemeanor charges including reckless driving and operating an unregistered vehicle. Queens Daily Eagle Prosecutors argued Gomez’s tinted windows severely impaired his visibility, yet he struck the child and fled the scene, while his defense countered that Gomez was merging into traffic and did not see the child, calling the tragedy an accidental “pedestrian error.” Queens Daily Eagle Gomez faces sentencing on December 10 and could receive either probation or up to a year behind bars. Queens Daily Eagle Click the link to read the full article.

A “Not Guilty” verdict was rendered to the charge of Murder 2 nd degree at a trial wherein Criminal Defense Attorney Todd Greenberg presented the Defense of Extreme Emotional Disturbance with Expert Witness, Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Bardey. The finding of Extreme Emotional Disturbance reduces the charge of Murder in the Second Degree, which carries a life sentence, to Manslaughter in the First Degree, with a sentencing range of 5 to 25 years.  Mr. Greenberg presented a Sentence Memorandum and researched other cases where the Extreme Emotional Disturbance was so severe that Appellate Courts reduced maximum sentences to minimum sentences. Although the District Attorney asked for a 22-year sentence, on July 23, 2025, relying on the cases presented by Mr. Greenberg, the Defendant was sentenced to 6 years’ incarceration! No matter how bleak the situation is, call Addabbo & Greenberg for help. Our experience equals results!

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January 3rd 2024 Our client was arrested after execution of a Search Warrant on March 1, 2023. When arrested, he was alleged to have a “cache” of illegal weapons as illustrated in the below photo. Upon closer examination, none of the guns, except one in our client’s bedroom, were fully assembled and did not qualify under NY Law as an operable weapon. Criminal Defense Attorney Todd D. Greenberg was able to establish that our client was a “hoarder”, that he collected these items, but never intended to assemble the guns. Further Mr. Greenberg urged the Prosecution to consider that he didn’t possess a criminal intent. Mr. Greenberg suggested a course of counseling for our clients’ hoarding issues and is thankful to the Queens District Attorney which approved a sentence of 5 years’ Probation instead of the substantial jail sentence that the District Attorney first sought. Please call Addabbo & Greenberg 718-268-0400, and ask for attorney Todd D. Greenberg, to help you through your unfortunate situation if you are charged with a crime.

On September 7th, 2023, our 16-year-old client was in a car when the police stopped the vehicle, searched the car and found a loaded weapon (there was another person in the car). Immediately, Criminal Defense attorney Todd D. Greenberg concluded after viewing Body Cams that there was absolutely no “probable cause” to stop and search the vehicle! Kudos to the Queens District Attorney for immediately researching and determining that Mr. Greenberg was correct and that the police lacked “probable cause” for the stop and search. Within two weeks after being arrested on a serious felony with a mandatory jail term, the case was dismissed and sealed and our young client had a second chance at life! If you need our help please do not hesitate to call 718-268-0400 or visit our website www.queenslaw.com