John LoTurco, Gina Zamora Secure Complete Dismissal of Felony Charges

Our partner, John LoTurco, secured a complete dismissal of all felony charges on behalf of a client who vigorously professed his innocence. Our client was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree and Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree stemming from an alleged shooting incident in Huntington Station in August, 2023. LoTurco submitted significant exculpatory information to the District Attorney’s Office establishing that the alleged victim of the shooting had wrongfully accused our client.

That information included the alleged victim seeking a pay off from our client to agree to have the charges dismissed, and when our client refused, the alleged victim and his associates threatened our client with a firearm that was captured on video. We supplied that video and supporting evidence to the District Attorney’s Office, who then thoroughly investigated the matter and joined in LoTurco’s application to dismiss all charges in the Interest of Justice before the Honorable Edward Hennessey of the Suffolk County County Court on June 27, 2025.

Our client, who had no prior criminal history, was elated to avoid criminal prosecution, as well as the potential devastating consequences of possible deportation proceedings. LoTurco was supported by his long-time paralegal, Gina Zamora, who spent many hours with the client, assuring him that our office would do our best to secure a complete dismissal in this matter.