Case Results

Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP successfully secured an amendment of a CPS Indicated Finding to Unfounded, resulting in the matter being sealed. Immediately before a scheduled Fair Hearing, the Department of Social Services agreed that allegations of inadequate guardianship based on a parent briefly leaving two children unsupervised in a car should be withdrawn.

Attorney Andrew Proto argued that the children were never in danger nor likely to be in danger, a fact supported by the case worker’s own notes. He also presented proof that the parent had instructed a supervisor to watch the children, further confirming there was no risk.

This result reflects our White Plains law firm’s reputation for excellence throughout Westchester County, NY, and surrounding counties, where we zealously, aggressively, and successfully defend our clients in every case.

In two separate DMV refusal hearings, Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP proved that there was insufficient evidence of a refusal to submit to a chemical test. The DMV Administrative Law Judge found the police paperwork inadequate in both cases and ordered the return of each client’s license, preventing a year-long revocation and DMV administrative surcharges. These results also placed each client in a stronger position in defending their pending DWI charges.

Our White Plains legal team is known for aggressive, effective representation in DWI matters throughout Westchester County, NY, and nearby counties.

Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP successfully obtained an early discharge from DWI probation for our client in Westchester County, NY. After filing a motion with the County Court and presenting arguments to the Probation Department and District Attorney, the Court agreed that our client had completed the majority of his obligations, had no violations, and no longer needed community supervision. He was discharged early with no further Court intervention.

Our White Plains law firm continues to be recognized throughout Westchester County and surrounding counties for zealous and successful criminal and DWI defense representation.

After a full hearing, a local Westchester County court dismissed a violation of conditional discharge that had been brought by the District Attorney’s Office. The client had previously pled to a Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) charge and was later rearrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in another state.

Attorney review showed that the out-of-state case was ultimately resolved without a criminal conviction. Based on that outcome, the judge agreed that the client had not violated the original conditional discharge, resulting in the case being dismissed in full.

Just before a scheduled Fair Hearing, CPS Attorney Andrew Proto successfully negotiated to have an indicated report amended to unfounded. The report alleged that a mother left her three young children unattended in a vehicle. After Attorney Proto presented evidence to the County Attorney, it was determined that the children were never in danger and that the mother had not acted improperly.

As a result, the case was amended to unfounded and sealed, protecting the mother’s record and rights.