Category Archives: Arthur L. Pressman Law Blog

Petty Larceny in Buffalo

Petty Larceny in Buffalo

As an experienced Criminal Lawyer, I often speak to clients who have been charged with petty larceny in Buffalo. Download Our Free Student’s Criminal Defense Guide Shoplifting is considered a form of petty larceny. It is a criminal charge and a Class A misdemeanor. You could face a sentence of up to one year in […]

Arrested for Shoplifting

Arrested for Shoplifting

I am often asked as an experienced Buffalo Criminal Defense Lawyer about what will happen to you or a loved one if they were arrested for shoplifting or petty larceny.  I have advised past clients as a Buffalo Criminal Defense Lawyer that they could be seeing up to a year in jail.  However, if this […]

Driving With a Suspended License in Buffalo

Driving With a Suspended License in Buffalo

I am often asked as a Buffalo Traffic Violations Attorney about the penalties associated with driving with a suspended license in Buffalo.  New York considers a suspended license a criminal charge and you will end up having a criminal conviction on your record and it can not be removed.  I advise clients as a Buffalo Traffic […]

3 Types Criminal Mischief Degrees

Criminal Mischief Degrees

As a dedicated Buffalo Criminal Attorney, I often represent clients who have been charged with one of the following 3 types criminal mischief degrees. Criminal Mischief in the First Degree Criminal mischief in the first degree is a Class B felony. It is a serious, violent felony, punishable by up to 25 years in jail. […]

Buffalo Traffic Ticket Attorney

Buffalo Traffic Ticket Attorney

I am often asked as an experienced Traffic Ticket Attorney how much it costs to hire a lawyer for a traffic ticket or violation.  I charge a low, one time, flat fee for each case.  As a Buffalo Traffic Ticket Attorney I will review the type of ticket you received and the court that I […]

Appearing in Court for a Traffic Ticket

Appearing in Court for a Traffic Ticket

Clients frequently ask me as a Buffalo Traffic Ticket Lawyer that if they retain my firm’s services, will they have to go to court? In most cases in New York, you will not have to appear in in front of a judge for a traffic ticket.  I will have you sign a document, waiving your […]

3 Common Questions About Criminal Defense

3 Common Questions About Criminal Defense

As an experienced Buffalo Criminal Defense Attorney, people often ask me these 3 common questions about criminal defense in New York State. What is the Difference Between a Felony & Misdemeanor? There are a lot of differences between the two charges The biggest and most important difference is the difference in penalties Felonies have longer […]