Have you been charged with juvenile criminal mischief? Criminal mischief is broad category covering any damage of another person’s property, either with intent or because of reckless or negligent behavior. For young people, criminal mischief charges often come from graffiti, vandalism, damage to cars, damage to homes (like broken windows or smashed mailboxes), or damage […]
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Have you been arrested for trespass charges? There are varying penalties depending on what your specific charge is. Here is what you need to know. Trespass Charges | Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree If you have been charged with criminal trespass in the second degree, you have been accused of a Class A misdemeanor. […]
Are you hoping to minimize DWI penalties that you may be facing? We all make mistakes and one mistake shouldn’t ruin the rest of your life. If you were arrested for drinking and driving, you might be scared and maybe even mad. Minimize DWI Penalties | DWI Plea Policies In New York State, every county […]
Are you worried about your future because you were wrongly arrested for DWI? Maybe you weren’t even operating your vehicle but you were in it. Maybe the police totally got it wrong and arrested you out of suspicion. Here is how a DWI lawyer can help. Wrongly Arrested for DWI | Arrested for a DWI […]
If you have been arrested for DWI, you might be wondering what the benefits of hiring an attorney are. Before calling for a free consultation, please give this a read to find out why. Benefits of Hiring an Attorney | Save Time When a person comes into my office on a traffic matter, the first […]
Are you worried about the consequences of getting arraigned? Our Buffalo criminal defense attorney tells you what you need to know. Getting Arraigned | How it Works As an experienced Western New York DWI Lawyer I am often asked if one has to show up to their DWI arraignment. I represent many clients who come […]
If you have been penalized by getting your license taken away, you may be feeling stressed and overwhelmed because you are no longer able to get to work or run errands or provide for your family like you need to. Our Buffalo traffic violation attorney can help you with this difficult legal situation. Download Our […]
The different drug penalties for drug possession vary drastically depending on the type of drug found on your person. They may involve minimum mandatory state prison sentences and substantial fines and penalties. Different Drug Penalties | Marijuana Unlike states in Colorado or Washington or the District of Columbia, it is still illegal to possess marijuana, […]
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, it is best to hire a lawyer experienced in fighting a DWI to minimize or completely get rid of the penalties. Here is what you need to know. Fighting a DWI | Expungement As an experienced Buffalo DWI Lawyer, people often ask me whether a DWI conviction […]
Probation is a court-ordered punishment and must be taken seriously. Probation violations is also not going to be swept under the rug. It is not something to take lightly and you could be looking at even more severe penalties than you were before. Probation Violations | Avoiding Jail If you have been convicted of a […]