Not Guilty. Dismissed. Acquitted. My Record in Court Speaks for Itself.

When you're facing a serious criminal charge, the most important question you can ask a lawyer isn't about their credentials. It's about what happened the last time they stood in front of a jury. I've spent more than three decades taking difficult cases to trial in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and courts across New York — including federal court in the SDNY and EDNY. The outcomes below represent some of those fights.

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Selected Case Results

These are real outcomes from real cases. Every result listed reflects a verdict, dismissal, or reduction obtained on behalf of an actual client. Details have been summarized to protect client privacy.

Violent Crimes

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Acquittal — Murder

Client charged with second-degree murder following a fatal altercation. After a full jury trial, the verdict was not guilty on all counts.

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Acquittal — Attempted Murder

Client charged with attempted murder and assault in the first degree. Jury returned a not guilty verdict on the top charge; assault count dismissed post-verdict.

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Charges Dismissed — Robbery

Client charged with first-degree robbery. Charges dismissed prior to trial following suppression of key prosecution evidence.

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Acquittal — Assault

Client charged with assault in the first degree. Not guilty verdict returned after trial.

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Acquittal — Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance

Client charged with felony drug sale. Jury returned a not guilty verdict after trial.

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Charges Dismissed — Criminal Possession:

Felony possession charge dismissed after successful suppression hearing. Evidence obtained in an unlawful search ruled inadmissible.

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Reduced Charge — Drug Possession:

Felony charge reduced to a misdemeanor; client avoided prison and entered a diversion program.

Drug Crimes

Gun & Weapons Charges

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Acquittal — Criminal Possession of a Weapon:

Client charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Not guilty verdict returned at trial.

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Charges Dismissed — Weapons Possession:

Charge dismissed following suppression hearing. Stop-and-frisk conducted without reasonable suspicion; evidence excluded.

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Acquittal — Rape:

Client charged with first-degree rape. After a full jury trial, the verdict was not guilty on all counts.

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Charges Dismissed — Sexual Misconduct:

Charges dismissed after pretrial investigation revealed material inconsistencies in the complaining witness's account.

Sex Crimes

Federal Defense

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Acquittal — Federal Drug Conspiracy:

Client charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance in federal court. Jury returned a not guilty verdict after trial.

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Charges Dismissed — Federal Fraud:

Charges dismissed prior to trial following successful motion practice challenging the sufficiency of the indictment.

What These Results Mean for Your Case

No attorney can guarantee an outcome. Anyone who tells you otherwise is not being honest with you. What I can tell you is this: results like the ones above don't happen by accident. They come from knowing how New York prosecutors build cases, knowing which suppression arguments hold weight with which judges, and being willing to take a case to trial when the evidence demands it.


Many defense attorneys settle because it's easier. I prepare every case as if it's going to trial — because sometimes it has to.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can a criminal lawyer in NYC with acquittals really make a difference in my case?

    Yes — and the difference is most visible at trial. An attorney who has won acquittals on serious charges has demonstrated the ability to challenge evidence, cross-examine witnesses effectively, and persuade a jury. That track record matters when the stakes are highest.

  • What does a not guilty verdict mean for a criminal case in New York?

    A not guilty verdict means the jury found that the prosecution did not prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The defendant is acquitted and cannot be retried on the same charge. It is the strongest possible outcome at trial.

  • What does it mean when criminal charges are dismissed?

    Dismissal means the case is terminated before a verdict is reached. Charges can be dismissed for a range of reasons — insufficient evidence, constitutional violations during the arrest or search, prosecutorial misconduct, or successful motion practice. A dismissal carries the same practical result as an acquittal: no conviction.

  • Does Glenn Hardy handle federal criminal cases?

    Yes. I handle federal defense in the Eastern District of New York and the Southern District of New York, as well as any US federal court. Federal cases carry distinct procedural rules and sentencing guidelines that require specific experience — experience I have.

  • Does Glenn Hardy handle federal criminal cases?

    Yes. I am admitted in both the Eastern District of New York and the Southern District of New York and have tried federal cases in both courts. Federal charges carry different procedural rules, sentencing guidelines, and prosecutorial resources than state charges — experience in federal court is not interchangeable with state court experience. If you are facing a federal indictment or investigation, contact me immediately.

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Every day that passes after an arrest is a day the prosecution is building its case. I answer my phone personally — not a receptionist, not an associate. Call now, or use the contact form to tell me what you're up against.