The Law Offices of Matthew Cohan handles federal conspiracy cases throughout New York and New Jersey, including the Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey. The firm represents clients during investigations, plea negotiations, trial, and sentencing. Call (516) 375-1107 for a free confidential consultation.

Yes, self-defense applies in qualifying circumstances involving a reasonable belief in the need to respond to unlawful force. The defense depends on the threat, who initiated the confrontation, and the force used. Matthew Cohan and his team examine witness statements, surveillance footage, injuries, and other evidence to assess the claim and challenge the prosecution’s account.

Yes. A New York drug defense lawyer reviews the legal basis for the stop and the officers’ authority to search. Matthew Cohan and his team examine body-camera footage, dashcam footage, police reports, consent issues, and the search’s scope. If the facts support a constitutional challenge, the defense will assess grounds for a motion to suppress the drugs.