The Law Offices of Robert Schuster Wins Felony Acquittal on Top Count for Westchester County Client

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Aug. 30, 2013 - PRLog -- The Westchester criminal defense lawyer at The Law Offices of Robert Schuster has successfully concluded a trial in Waterbury, Connecticut before the honorable Judge Schuman. The case involved an internet-based sex crime, and the final result was a verdict of not guilty for the firm’s client on the top count of Aggravated Sexual Assault, a serious felony which carries a possible sentence of time in prison. The defendant in the case was a native of Westchester County, NY, though the case was tried in Connecticut due to the fact that the alleged offense took place in that state. His arrest was the result of an online sting operation, in which an undercover officer posed as a teenage girl in AOL chatrooms, where “she” and the suspect were supposed to have engaged in explicit sexual chats.

After developing an online relationship to build credibility with the suspect, the undercover officer arranged to meet in person at a location in Connecticut. Shortly after arriving at the meeting spot, the suspect was arrested and charged with multiple counts which later expanded into additional felony counts in an expanded bill of particulars. The situation had suddenly turned grim for the client, and he was facing the possibility of spending years in prison. To defend his reputation and his freedom, the client came to The Law Offices of Robert Schuster (http://www.westchestercriminaldefense.com/).

Robert Schuster is a former prosecutor who has represented clients in thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. His experience as an Assistant District Attorney in New York gives him unique insight into how prosecutors handle cases such as the present situation. He understands how law enforcement agencies go about conducting investigations, and knows where to look for errors on the part of the police officers and the prosecutor. Mr. Schuster put this experience to work for the client who had been arrested in Connecticut, and the results speak for themselves.

After careful investigation and preparation of the defense, Mr. Schuster called on forensic computer experts to testify at trial. Digital forensics is a subject that has come to the forefront of criminal law in recent years, as more and more cases involving crimes such as distribution of child pornography, online enticement of a minor and others are occurring via the internet. The expert witnesses were able to provide invaluable insight concerning the methods of gathering evidence against the client and the pitfalls involved in investigating for solid evidence of activities such as online chatting for sexual purposes. Beyond elucidating these issues, Mr. Schuster demonstrated that the defendant had been overcharged in respect to his alleged intent to commit crimes with the fictitious teenage girl. Based on Mr. Schuster’s efforts and aggressive advocacy, the client was acquitted on the top count, avoiding an extended state prison sentence.

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Located at 344 Main Street in Mount Kisco, New York, The Law Offices of Robert Schuster is a criminal defense law firm serving clients throughout Westchester County and the surrounding areas of New York. As a former Assistant District Attorney, Westchester criminal defense lawyer Robert Schuster offers clients the skilled advocacy that only comes with experience working on both sides of the courtroom. Over the course of his career, Mr. Schuster has handled thousands of criminal cases, with a 95% success rate at trial.