New York

In New York, criminal charges are most commonly based on the NY Penal Law and the NY Vehicle and Traffic Law. Mark Foti has a wide range of experience in both areas of law. He has handled over 1900 criminal charges and violations. He has represented people at jury trials and bench trials from charges based out of both areas of law. 

While this website covers many of the crimes most commonly charged in NY, Mark Foti has experience handling many other types of criminal charges, including criminal charges found outside of the Penal Law and the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Instances of cases handled by Mark Foti that are found in less common areas of law include:

Agriculture and Markets Law (eight misdemeanor counts - full acquittal after jury trial)
Election Law (three misdemeanor counts charged - all dismissed after plea to a violation)
Civil Rights Law (one count - motion to dismiss granted)
NY State Tax Law (charges dismissed at jury trial)

Mark Foti has uniquely diverse experience relating to criminal charges in NY State. Contact Mark Foti.

Federal

This website focuses on common criminal charges in NY State, but Mark Foti is also admitted to practice in the Western District of New York for federal matters, and he has been involved in the defense of a diverse set of federal criminal charges. This includes, but is not limited to, charges stemming from allegations of wire fraud, mail fraud, tax fraud, drug conspiracy, and murder.  Contact Mark Foti.