The Fast Law Firm, P.C. is looking for a legal intern with a demonstrated interest in criminal defense to join us for Summer 2024. Our boutique firm handles government investigations and criminal defense matters in state courts in New York and New Jersey and federal courts nationwide. We are seeking one (1) legal intern to assist us with our growing case load, with hope of offering an associate attorney position upon graduation. We will provide you with an array of experience including but not limited to: litigation preparation and investigation, court appearances, pre-trial hearings and trial ..read more

In May 2023, Ms. Montrage voluntarily boarded the flight from Heathrow to JFK to face the criminal case in the Southern District of New York. At that time, she took the first step to closing that chapter of her life. Today, she took responsibility for her bank accounts being used to receive funds from illicit conduct that ended in 2019. Ms. Montrage’s plea does not define her as a person and is not reflective of the individual she is today. Ms. Montrage is thankful for the support of her fans, family and legal team throughout this process. Ms. Montrage is represented by Elena Fast, Esq. and Mi ..read more

COMPLAINANT TESTIFIES THAT PROSECUTOR INSTRUCTED HER TO DELETE EVIDENCE ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022, THE BROOME COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE MADE AN UNFOUNDED AND LEGALLY UNSUPPORTABLE DECISION TO ARREST YARON KWELLER AND JORDAN RINDGEN FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS.  THE BROOME COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S DECIDED TO ARREST MR. KWELLER AND MR. RINDGEN DESPITE THERE BEING NO EVIDENCE THAT ANY CRIME HAD OCCURRED. THERE WAS ALSO SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE THAT THE COMPLAINANTS HAD IMPROPER FINANCIAL MOTIVES FOR MAKING THEIR CLAIMS.  FROM DAY 1, MR. KWELLER AND MR. RINDGEN VIGOROUSLY MAINTAINED ..read more

Justice triumphed on May 31, 2023 as Hon. Judge Carol Cocchiola of Broome County Court dismissed all charges against Leor Kweller.  From day one, Mr. Kweller has adamantly denied the allegations and maintained his innocence. The charges against our client were initiated before a thorough investigation was finished, and should never have been filed. The unrelenting and thorough defense investigation confirmed that our client was legally and factually innocent. As we have argued in the Defense Omnibus Motion, the law, facts, truth and justice required a complete dismissal of all ..read more

Federal Weapons Charges Over 390 million weapons are thought to be in circulation in the United States. That number exceeds the total population of our country. The rules governing firearms are as varied as our nation. States have different possession and sales regulations, with some being extremely lenient and others being quite tight. New York State has some of the strictest gun and weapon prohibitions in the nation. Complex federal  laws that further restrict one’s ability to purchase, possess or carry firearms on top of state regulations. It is imperative that you familiarize yourself ..read more

On June 20, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of New York State Rifle and Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen that impacts the New York City pistol permit applications and potentially prior gun convictions in New York State Court. The decision ruled New York City’s pistol permit scheme to be unconstitutional, leading to many changes in application process for pistol permits and the ability of New York City residents to possess a pistol. Based on this Supreme Court decision, it appears that there now may be a way for people convicted of criminal possessi ..read more

As a criminal attorney, the high that I chase is the time between getting a call from the Clerk – “we have a verdict” and the foreperson announcing the unanimous decision of the jury to the Court. Yesterday evening, I gave an hour long defense summation on Indictment 1538/2020 in Kings County Supreme Court to a Brooklyn Jury. Our client was accused of two incidents of Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree by his wife. He was looking at four years in jail, sex offender registration and deportation to Pakistan. The summation was emotional, impassioned and raw. For the past two years, the Clien ..read more

New York Retroactive Youthful Offender Adjudication is your solution to your youthful indiscretions. When you’re young, dumb, and generally prone to making mistakes, it’s easy to end up in the criminal justice system. In some cases, youthful indiscretion might lead to a temporary stint in jail or community service. However, many New York youthful offenders can face lifelong consequences as a result of their juvenile transgressions. For example, having a criminal record as an adult can have a devastating impact on housing, education, and employment opportunities. Fortunately, New York State has ..read more

If you’re on federal pre-trial supervision, you may wonder if you can travel while on federal pre-trial supervision. Can you go out of the country? Can you get into trouble if you travel without notifying your pre-trial officer? These are all excellent questions that you should have answers to prior to booking your trip. If you’re on federal pre-trial supervision, you’re under the supervision of the federal government. While the federal prosecutor is building a case against you, and your attorney is defending you, it is the Office of U.S. Probation who is responsible for your pre-trial supervi ..read more

The trial in criminal law is the part of the legal process by which an accused person is accused of a crime and the evidence is presented. The United States Constitution, through its Sixth Amendment, guarantees to every person accused of a crime “the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.” The goal of this article is to provide you with enough information about what happens during a typical criminal trial so that you can better understand what your client will be going through. The ultimate goal of this article is to help educate readers about how the criminal justice system ..read more