Notable Cases

"Police Officer's son cleared of Attempted Murder"People v. Douglas –
Erie County Court Police officer's son charges with shooting man in Buffalo apartment. Attorney claims that gun was pulled on
defendant and turned on the other man in self-defense. Buffalo News 08/27/04

"Firefighters' Friend is Acquitted of Arson Charges "People v. Johnson –
Eire County CourtDefendant originally charged with burning 14 houses; Confesses to six counts of 3rd degree Arson and two
counts 2nd degree Arson, acquitted of all charges. Buffalo News 08/27/04

"Lawyer Claims ‘Deer Lady' is Target "People v. Depczynski –
Cheektowaga Town CourtWoman accused of unlawfully feeding wild deer, LoTempio claims deer are not ‘wild, ‘ endorses Act
of Civil Disobedience. Buffalo News 01/14/03

"Jury Acquits Walker in Amherst Firebombings That Killed 2 "People v. Walker –
Erie County CourtDefendant alleged to have firebombed the next door neighbors to his estranged ex-girlfriend; Charged with
Murder and Arson, acquitted of all charges. Buffalo News 01/29/94

"Black Rock Man Guilty (of Manslaughter) in Death of Girlfriend "People v. Swiderski –
Erie County CourtDefendant shoots mother of his children point-blank in broad daylight as kids are getting off the school bus.
Jury accepts attorney's claim of "extreme emotional disturbance." Buffalo News 03/05/92

"Cattaraugus Man Convicted on Lesser Count in Killing "People v. Brockenshire –
Cattaraugus CountyDefendant accused of shooting a man in the back; Charged with Murder and convicted of 2nd degree
Manslaughter and Reckless Endangerment. Buffalo News 02/08/92

"4 Acquitted of Killing Man in Ambush "People v. Alls –
Erie County Court Defendant accused of ambushing would-be drive-by-shooters; 1 acquitted of all charges; 3 acquitted of
Murder charges and convicted of Attempted Murder. Buffalo News 10/22/91