In New York State, there are many ways someone can be charged with domestic violence. Not every case is solely physical abuse. Here are four common domestic violence cases. Assault In New York, assault is commonly charged as a Class A misdemeanor. The charge of assault shows the intent to cause physical injury to another […]
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Being charged with arson in New York is very serious and if it happens to you, you may be very scared. Consequences are serious and may be life-ruining. You may feel lost and desperate. Finding legal representation to help you with your arson charge will be key to your justice. Download Our Free DWI Guide […]
If you have been pulled over and an officer suspects that you have been drinking, you should know that you have rights. You may be asked to perform field sobriety tests by the officer that could be harmful to your case if you are charged with DWI. You should be aiming to protect yourself in […]
Second or Third DWI Offense You have been charged with a DWI, again, and now you are facing serious consequences. When charged with multiple DWI charges, there is a possibility of losing your license and a certainty that it will affect your life. You need an attorney who knows how embarrassing this can be and […]
If Child Protective Services has threatened to remove your child or children from your home, it could be the result of a criminal charge against you. Watch the following educational video by Buffalo defense Attorney Arthur Pressman to find out about such a case that our firm handled, in which our client was charged with endangering […]
Criminal law is a complex field, replete with a number of concepts that appear unclear and often overlap. For this reason, our office fields questions rather often from clients who are unclear about the difference between a felony charge and a misdemeanor charge. Some clients even think that the two are synonymous. Nevertheless, when we […]
Though traffic tickets may seem insignificant, requiring little more than paying a sometimes unnecessary fine, every legal matter can benefit from intervention by an attorney. If you have received a traffic ticket for parking, speeding, or an issue related to your driver’s license, watch Buffalo traffic violation attorney Arthur Pressman’s video below to learn more […]
If you have been pulled over by a police officer under suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), you might have been ordered during the stop to breathe into an Alco Sensor. The data that this device provides may not make or break a case, but it can bolster the charges against you. Watch the following […]
Traffic tickets are the bane of every driver’s existence. Tickets given out to drivers who have endangered the safety of others on the road, whether through excessive speeding or similar reckless actions, are perfectly justifiable. But then there are the tickets distributed when a driver parks in an improper location, forgets to come to a […]
Driving without a license in New York State is a traffic violation, but the status of the driver’s licensure directly affects the legal penalties that follow the arrest. A driver who never obtained a license in the first place can face different consequences than a motorist whose license has expired, been suspended, or been revoked […]