NY Boater Charged with 2 Counts of Vehicular Manslaughter

A New York man has been charged with 2 counts of vehicular manslaughter and one count of vehicular assault in the tragic speed boat crash that killed a bride-to-be, the best man and seriously injured the groom and three other passengers.

The boat accident occurred late in the evening on Friday July 27th, when a speedboat carrying 6 friends struck a barge on the Hudson River north of New York City. The boat’s operator, Jojo John of Nyak, NY was arraigned from his hospital bed and ordered to be held on $250,000 bond. John is suspected to have been operating the boat while intoxicated. At the time of the arraignment, it was not known if John had obtained a criminal defense attorney.

To read more about this tragic case of manslaughter and assault, click on the following link:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/friend-charged-with-manslaughter-in-boat-crash-on-ny-river-th…

If you need criminal defense in civilian or military court, call the Law Offices of John L. Calcagni, III, at 401-531-5100 for a free consultation to learn about your options.

A former prosecutor with the U.S. Army JAG Corps and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, John Calcagni is experienced in the prosecution and defense of all types of criminal cases and provides defense for those accused of federal and or crimes.

As a Military Defense Attorney, John Calcagni, is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as the state and federal courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Florida.

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Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case or visit our website at www,CalcagniLaw.com

If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.

Massachusetts DUI Result

Operating Under the Influence (OUI) Second Offense: Reduced to First Offense with First Offender Disposition to Avoid Criminal Conviction.

A Rhode Island motorist was stopped by police in Massachusetts and charged with Operating under the Influence of Alcohol (OUI) Second Offense. The charge stemmed from a motor vehicle stop for a traffic violation. The police officer who stopped the motorist detected an odor of alcohol emanating from the motorist’s vehicle. Further investigation led to the administration by police and failure by the motorist of a series of field sobriety tests. Police placed the motorist under arrest and transported him back to the station. There, he failed a chemical breath test, which measured his Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) at .17. As a result, the motorist was charged with Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle; Marked Lanes Violation; and OUI Second Offense due to the motorist having an old RI Driving under the Influence (DUI) conviction.

The motorist hired Attorney Calcagni to defend him against this charge. Attorney Calcagni first sought to attack this case by filing a motion in the RI Court to expunge or seal the motorist’s old DUI conviction there. Attorney Calcagni was successful in this regard in that he filed the motion, successfully argued it in Court, and ensured that it was granted by the Court. Once the RI record was expunged or sealed, Attorney Calcagni provided proof to the Commonwealth and MA Courts that in the eyes of the law, the motorist was now considered a first-time offender. On this basis, he successfully moved to have the OUI Second Offense charge reduced or amended to OUI First Offense.

Attorney Calcagni then successfully negotiated with the prosecutor and convinced the Court to allow his client to enter an OUI first-offender program. This program, also known as the 24D Program, provides that if a motorist pays a series of fees and assessments; successfully completes court-ordered OUI classes; and remains out of trouble for a probationary period of 12 months, the case will be dismissed and the motorist will not incur a criminal record or conviction from this event. The Court adopted Attorney Calcagni’s argument and allowed the motorist to enter into the first offender program.

Congratulations to this individual.

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The Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III offers clients representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, Military Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, OUI Defense in MA , Assault and Battery and all criminal matters.

As a Criminal and Military Defense Attorney and former prosecutor with the US Army JAG Corps, John Calcagni, is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as the state and federal courts in Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut, Florida and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case or visit our website at www,CalcagniLaw.com

If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.

DUI Client Testimonial

If you are a United States service-member in need of assistance with a civilian or a military criminal matter, contact Criminal Defense Attorney John L. Calcagni now at (401) 351-5100 for a free consultation or more information. Remember to subscribe to my blog for updates on military and criminal law matters.

"When I was arrested for my DUI, and first ever driving offense, I was confused and nervous.  I had no idea who I should contact to represent me.  A good friend of mine pointed me to Attorney John J. Calcagni III.  When I called him late at night, he responded immediately, and we met in his office the very next day.  John educated me about the legal proceedings and what I should expect from  him and the criminal justice system.  After all, I had never been arrested or charged with a crime before.  The entire experience was very new to me.  John was very clear and to the point at all times and I felt very comfortable with him representing me as my attorney.  John was always able to accommodate my busy work schedule to meet and discuss my case.  In the courtroom, he acted quickly and professionally.  I received the best possible outcome for my case and I will definitely recommend him to others."

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The Law Office of John L. Calcagni III offers clients representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, Military Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, OUI Defense in MA , and Assault and Battery matters. John L. Calcagni, III is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in the States of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Florida, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case. If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.