Jury Verdict: ‘NOT GUILTY” of Manslaughter, Criminal Negligent Homicide Oct 31, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
OUTCOME: Not Guilty Manslaughter
Kevin Gomez, 22, was acquitted of felony manslaughter in the fatal 2023 hit-and-run death of three-year-old Quintus Chen in Queens, New York, but a jury found him guilty of misdemeanor charges includin...g reckless driving and operating an unregistered vehicle. Queens Daily Eagle Prosecutors argued Gomez’s tinted windows severely impaired his visibility, yet he struck the child and fled the scene, while his defense countered that Gomez was merging into traffic and did not see the child, calling the tragedy an accidental “pedestrian error.” Queens Daily Eagle Gomez faces sentencing on December 10 and could receive either probation or up to a year behind bars. Queens Daily Eagle
Criminal defense
“Not Guilty “ Verdict Murder 2nd Degree
Jul 23, 2025
OUTCOME: Not Guilty Murder
A “Not Guilty” verdict was rendered to the charge of Murder 2nd degree at a trial wherein Criminal Defense Attorney Todd Greenberg presented the Defense of Extreme Emotional Disturbance with Expert Wit...ness, Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Bardey. The finding of Extreme Emotional Disturbance reduces the charge of Murder in the Second Degree, which carries a life sentence, to Manslaughter in the First Degree, with a sentencing range of 5 to 25 years. Mr. Greenberg presented a Sentence Memorandum and researched other cases where the Extreme Emotional Disturbance was so severe that Appellate Courts reduced maximum sentences to minimum sentences. Although the District Attorney asked for a 22-year sentence, on July 23, 2025, relying on the cases presented by Mr. Greenberg, the Defendant was sentenced to 6 years’ incarceration! No matter how bleak the situation is, call Addabbo & Greenberg for help. Our experience equals results!
Personal injury
Slip and Fall Case in Gap Store Settled by Zoom Mediation! 10% of Legal Fee Donated for Health Crisis
May 20, 2020
OUTCOME: settled
During this unprecedented and unfortunate time when the Courts are closed due to the national health emergency, justice continues! Addabbo and Greenberg remains ready willing and able to continue servi...cing our clients. As an example, the New York State Courts have urged all parties in civil litigation to engage in mediation in an effort to resolve cases. With that direction, on April 30th, 2020, after one week of intense preparation, attorney Todd Greenberg engaged in a two (2) hour Zoom mediation with the attorneys for GAP, Inc., a GAP representative in California and the NAM Mediator. Mr. Greenberg presented a Power Point presentation covering liability and damages. Our client, a 63-year-old female, was shopping in the GAP in Forest Hills when she tripped and fell over the bottom part of a step ladder that was sticking out from under a counter and fractured her elbow. It was Mr. Greenberg’s contention that the stool created a hazard to customers because the top part was hidden and only the bottom part protruded from under a counter. Indeed, during discovery, Mr. Greenberg obtained a safety manual for GAP employees which instructed the employees to ensure that step stools were stored fully under shelves to avoid a tripping hazard! The attorney for the GAP argued that the stool was “opened and obvious” and should have been seen by our client. As usual, the case presented a serious question of fact as to who was responsible. Plaintiff’s injury required an internal fixation (operation and plate). Based upon the uncertainty of litigation, the delay in the Court system due to the virus, and the unfortunate resulting financial condition of the GAP, Inc., Mr. Greenberg opined that it may not have been prudent to wait another two (2) years before there would be a trial in this matter. The result: a $375,000.00 settlement for our client! Once again, our client was compensated for her pain and suffering and was extremely happy with the result. Call Addabbo and Greenberg if you are a family member have been injured in a slip and fall case at718-268-0400 or visit us at www.QueensLaw.com.
Personal injury
$3 Million Settlement for Our Client in Trip and Fall Case
Jan 07, 2020
OUTCOME: $3 Million Settlement
Our client had just left a matinée show on Broadway when, while walking towards the train, tripped on a grating owned and maintained by the New York City Transit Authority. Within two (2) days after th...e accident, Personal Injury Attorney Todd Greenberg, along with an expert engineer, examined the grating, took detailed pictures and concluded that the grading was an inch and a half above the sidewalk. Citing New York City Laws and Statutes, Plaintiff was granted Summary Judgment against the New York City Transit Authority and the case proceeded to damages. Our client suffered an acute fracture through the three columns of her spine at L3-4 and had to undergo a 13hr. three-part operation. After extensive negotiations with the Transit Authority, Mr. Greenberg was able to negotiate a settlement that ensures that our client will be compensated for her injures and future pain and suffering.
Criminal defense
Deferred Prosecution in Pennsylvania Felony Case Based on Mental Disease Defense
Nov 26, 2019
OUTCOME: Dismissal
ur client, a forty-five (45) year old male, was arrested in State College Pennsylvania and charged with various Felony charges involving his breaking and entering into two (2) homes. Our client’s famil...y, who have known Mr. Greenberg for over thirty (30) years, hired Mr. Greenberg to represent the young man in Pennsylvania when local counsel could not favorably resolve the case. Immediately, Mr. Greenberg discovered that the client’s history involved severe mental illness and at the time of the client’s actions, he was delusional. Mr. Greenberg immediately subpoenaed past medical records, which were extensive, and filed a Notice of Insanity Defense, (In New York, the term “Insanity” has been replaced with “Mental Disease or Defect”) indicating that at the Trial the client would interpose a defense that he was not responsible for his actions based on mental incapacity. After extensive Conferences with the District Attorney, Mr. Greenberg was able to convince the District Attorney that the client should not be held criminally responsible because at the time of the act he could not form an intent to commit a crime. Instead of a trial and a possible jail sentence on a Felony, the District Attorney agreed to a Deferred Prosecution wherein the client will receive counselling for a two (2) year period and upon successful completion, the charges will be dismissed and sealed as if the incident never occurred! Todd Greenberg and the attorneys at Addabbo and Greenberg are available to help in any Criminal matter no matter what State. Our experience in Mental Disease defenses is extensive. Please call us at (718) 268-0400 or visit us at www.www.addabboandgreenberg.com.
Criminal defense
Success in Florida Federal Court Where Client Received Probation Instead of Jail
Nov 18, 2019
OUTCOME: Probation
Our client pled guilty to Alien Smuggling and was granted a variance from the Federal Guideline Range that called for a jail sentence. Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Todd D. Greenberg argued that hi...s client’s actions were not for financial but that he acted out of amorous feelings for a coconspirator. Further, his role, in relation to the other conspirators, was minimal. Mr. Greenberg submitted an extensive Pre-Sentence Memorandum setting forth the character of his client, his family contributions, his involvement in religious organizations and his work history to convince the Federal District Court Judge that there was extreme mitigation in his actions and that although his client committed a criminal act, he was far from a criminal. The Federal District Court Judge, acknowledging Mr. Greenberg’s hard work, stated that counsel did a “…very thorough job…” in his client’s sentencing submission and sentenced Mr. Greenberg’s client to two-years’ probation with a special condition of six months house arrest. Instead of a jail sentence which would have taken Mr. Greenberg’s client away from his family and two young children, Mr. Greenberg’s client can remain at home, work and lead a law abiding and productive life. No matter where your problem is, Mr. Greenberg can help. Please call us at (718) 268-0400 or visit us at www.Queenslaw.com.
Personal injury
Substantial Recovery Against Nursing Home For Estate Of Man Bludgeoned To Death By His Roommate
A Queens nursing home settled a lawsuit brought by the Estate of man who was beaten to death by his roommate who was convicted of Manslaughter with the leg of a wheelchair. Unfortunately, the facts are... disturbing: Our client, a resident of the nursing home, was viciously bludgeoned to death without any intervention from the staff of the nursing home! Upon retention by the Estate to pursue a claim of negligence, Personal Injury Attorney Todd Greenberg was told by the attorney for the nursing home that the nursing home was not liable, that it was the independent and murderous acts of the roommate that caused our client’s death and that the case would be dismissed prior to trial. Instead, after five (5) years of litigation, that same attorney on the eve of Jury Selection entered into a mutually satisfactory settlement with Mr. Greenberg on behalf of the Estate, the terms of which are subject to a non-disclosure agreement. Why? During the litigation, Mr. Greenberg filed a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request with the District Attorney’s Office of Queens County, The New York City Police Department and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDH), and even brought an Article 78 proceeding against the NYSDH in Albany, to obtain all records and videotapes. NYSDH turned over a video, obtained during its investigation, which showed the killer roommate banging the footrest of the wheelchair on a hallway wall for two (2) minutes before going into his room and committing murder. The video also showed employees of the nursing home, in whose care our client was placed, walking by and ignoring his aggression! The nursing home was negligent in failing to intervene which, Mr. Greenberg argued, allowed the murderer to enter the room. This death could have been avoided! Our client’s pain and suffering action survived his death and his Estate received a mutually satisfactory settlement which the family hopes will act as a deterrent to such negligent conduct by nursing homes. If you or a love one is injured through the negligence of others call Addabbo and Greenberg and speak to Mr. Dominic Addabbo or Mr. Todd Greenberg at (718)268-0400 or contact us through www.addabboandgreenberg.com.
Criminal defense
Manslaughter, Vehicular Homicide Charges Dismissed Prior To Trial
Aug 01, 2019
OUTCOME: All Homicide charges dismissed
Our client was Indicted and charged with Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Criminally Negligent Homicide, Vehicular Homicide in the Second Degree, Assault and Driving While Intoxicated. It was alleged... that in the early morning hours of September 3rd, 2017 in the vicinity of Eastern Parkway and Troy Avenue in Kings County, the Defendant drove a vehicle in an Intoxicated condition and hit a pedestrian who was injured and died approximately three weeks later as result of complications. Our client, 65 years old, a New York City employee who has never been arrested, was devastated by the accident. However, what became apparent to Criminal Defense attorney Todd Greenberg is that there was no causal connection between the Defendant’s alleged Intoxication and the death. New York’s Penal Law is extremely harsh, and rightfully so, that when a death occurs and the driver is Intoxicated, there is a rebuttable presumption in the Statute that the death was due and caused by the driver’s Intoxication! After reviewing all the documentation that was obtained in the course of two (2) years, and after hiring an Accident Reconstruction Expert, it became clear that this accident could not be avoided! The pedestrian, who himself was intoxicated, was crossing in the middle of the street on a stormy night and Mr. Greenberg established that there was not enough time for any human being to react, whether drinking or not drinking! On the day of Jury selection, Mr. Greenberg was adamant that the District Attorney could not establish causation. On the next day, the District Attorney offered to dismiss all charges except Driving While Intoxicated which our client accepted. Although Mr. Greenberg’s client was facing fifteen (15) years in jail if convicted, the case ended with a plea to Driving While Intoxicated and Probation. Mr. Greenberg’s knowledge of the Law in this area, and his experience in numerous trials involving these issues, once again enabled Mr. Greenberg to help a client who was innocent of Manslaughter, Criminally Negligent Homicide and Vehicular Homicide. Call us at (718)268-0400 or contact us through www.addabboandgreenberg.com if you need help in a similar situation.
Criminal defense
ARRESTED FOR DECLARING FIREARM AT LAGUARDIA AIRPORT - CASE DISMISSED
Nov 01, 2018
OUTCOME: Dismissed and Sealed
New York State has some of the toughest gun control laws in the world. Our clients were retired military veterans and legal firearm holders who resided in Hawaii. Upon traveling through New York, they ...declared their weapons, which were contained in proper lockboxes in accordance with TSA regulations, at a ticket counter inside LaGuardia airport when they were arrested and charged with felony gun possession. Our office immediately put together a persuasive mitigation package and appealed directly to the Chief Assistant District Attorney of the firearm bureau of the District Attorney’s Office. Our strong advocacy on behalf of our clients convinced the District Attorney that the case was worthy of being dismissed. The case was subsequently dismissed and sealed without our clients needing to return to court. If you are charged with a firearm related offense, or any other crime, call attorneys Caitlin Quvus and Todd Greenberg for the best result at (718) 268-0400 or visit us at www.Queenslaw.com.
Criminal defense
QUEENS JURY: "NOT GUILTY" VERDICT FOR QUEENS CONTRACTOR CHARGED WITH FELONY POSSESSION OF FIREARMS
Jul 16, 2018
OUTCOME: "NOT GUILTY"
Our client, a Queens Contractor, was charged with Possession of two (2) Loaded Firearms in his garage. Under the New York SAFÉ ACT, Possession of a weapon, even in one's home, was raised to a Class "E"... Felony. Our client, in the midst of a bitter divorce, was arrested when police officers responding to a domestic incident came to his home wherein our client's estranged wife directed them to the guns in a draw in his garage which was under his control. After two (2) years of litigation, the Jury returned a "NOT GUILTY" verdict in this matter on June 26th, 2018. At trial, Criminal Defense Attorney Todd Greenberg attacked the DNA evidence that was presented which showed our client's DNA on those two guns. Through the Prosecution's own case, the Defense established that our client was "set up" by his wife who wanted him out of the house! Additionally, based on Mr. Greenberg's knowledge of DNA evidence, Mr. Greenberg was able to show that the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of New York simply did not do a proper analysis in this case. He exposed the OCME's protocol of only taking the highest quantity of DNA on a gun and analyzing it, which was our client's DNA, but ignored two other locations of DNA on the gun without analyzing same. The argument to the Jury was that this incomplete investigation deprived the Jury of very important data as to who touched that gun. Further, during cross-examination, Mr. Greenberg was able to get the Criminologist from the OCME's office to admit that the Defendant's DNA actually was a mixture and contained the DNA of a third person which was never tested. After speaking with the Jury at the end of the case, the Jury highlighted to Mr. Greenberg that they followed his summation and found the DNA Analysis insufficient and that the Defendant's wife lacked credibility. If you are falsely arrested and charged with a crime call Criminal Defense Attorney Todd Greenberg for the best result at (718)268-0400 or visit our firm's website at www.QueensLaw.com.
