“Jury Clears Man in Wine Glass Killing"

After four hours deliberation, a jury acquitted suspect who made claim of self-defense.
Buffalo News 07/14/2011

“Cleared by DHA Testing, Buffalo Woman is Freed in Daughter's 1993 Murder"

Found guilty of 1993 strangling of 13-year-old daughter, Lynn Dejac is freed by DNA evidence.
New York Times 11/29/2007

“LOTEMPIO for the Defense"

In representing man accused of bike path slaying, lawyer who quit judgeship to speak for accused may face toughest challenge of career.
Buffalo News 01/26/2007

“Police Officer’s son cleared of Attempted Murder” People v. Douglas

Erie County Court: Police officer’s son charges with shooting man in Buffalo apartment. Attorney claims that gun was pulled on defendant and turned on the other man in self-defense. Buffalo News 08/27/04

“Firefighters’ Friend is Acquitted of Arson Charges” People v. Johnson

Eire County Court: Defendant originally charged with burning 14 houses; Confesses to six counts of 3rd degree Arson and two counts 2nd degree Arson, acquitted of all charges. Buffalo News 08/27/04

“Lawyer Claims ‘Deer Lady’ is Target” People v. Depczynski

Cheektowaga Town Court: Woman accused of unlawfully feeding wild deer, LoTempio claims deer are not ‘wild,’ endorses Act of Civil Disobedience. Buffalo News 01/14/03

“Jury Acquits Walker in Amherst Firebombings That Killed 2” People v. Walker

Erie County Court: Defendant alleged to have firebombed the next door neighbors to his estranged ex-girlfriend; Charged with Murder and Arson, acquitted of all charges. Buffalo News 01/29/94

“Black Rock Man Guilty (of Manslaughter) in Death of Girlfriend” People v. Swiderski

Erie County Court: Defendant shoots mother of his children point-blank in broad daylight as kids are getting off the school bus. Jury accepts attorney’s claim of “extreme emotional disturbance.” Buffalo News 03/05/92

“Cattaraugus Man Convicted on Lesser Count in Killing” People v. Brockenshire

Cattaraugus County: Defendant accused of shooting a man in the back; Charged with Murder and convicted of 2nd degree Manslaughter and Reckless Endangerment. Buffalo News 02/08/92

“4 Acquitted of Killing Man in Ambush” People v. Alls

Erie County Court: Defendant accused of ambushing would-be drive-by-shooters; 1 acquitted of all charges; 3 acquitted of Murder charges and convicted of Attempted Murder. Buffalo News 10/22/91