Category Archives: Arthur L. Pressman Law Blog

Buffalo Criminal Defense Lawyer Discusses a Domestic Violence Case

Buffalo Criminal Defense Lawyer Discusses a Domestic Violence Case

Question: I saw it, and the defendant didn’t hit her, he only pushed her off of when she attacked him. They violated his probation and charged him with inflicting corporal injury. Both me and the victim have written statements saying he didn’t do anything. Will they actually go to trial for domestic violence anyway or […]

Radar and Lidar Speeding Tickets in New York State

Radar and Lidar Speeding Tickets in New York State

If you were given a speeding ticket in New York State by Radar or Lidar, contact experienced Buffalo Criminal Defense Attorney today. If you’ve been ticketed for speeding in New York State, you’ve probably researched the fine, the penalty points and the requirements for traffic school and concluded that breaking the speed limit “just isn’t […]

Penalties in New York for Refusing to Take a Roadside Breathalyzer

Penalties in New York for Refusing to Take a Roadside Breathalyzer

If you’ve been pulled over while driving and a police officer requests that you take a breathalyzer test to determine your blood alcohol level, you are free to refuse. However, in doing so, you invite additional penalties. New York, like many other states, has an implied consent law that basically says that anyone who drives […]

Interlock Ignition Device Requirements in New York State

Interlock Ignition Device Requirements in New York State

As of August 15, 2010, all drivers in New York State convicted of DWI have been required to install an ignition interlock device in the cars they own or operate and to have an ignition interlock restriction added to their license. The device must remain in the vehicle for at least six months. Longer periods […]

Money From Traffic Violations To Flow Into City of Buffalo, Not State

Starting Wednesday, Money From Traffic Violations Will Flow Into City, Not State

Over $2 million per year expected in added revenue Published: June 27, 2015, 02:25 PM Updated: June 27, 2015, 02:25 PM BY: Matthew Spina Buffalo’s parking attendants slap tickets on cars that sit curbside just minutes longer than they should, setting off a flow of money from the wallets of unhappy motorists to a city […]

Buffalo Will Be Allowed To Run Traffic Court, Keep Revenues

Buffalo Will Be Allowed To Run Traffic Court, Keep Revenues

ALBANY – The city of Buffalo, after years of lobbying, is about to get its wish to handle traffic violations and keep the revenues instead of the state getting the funds. Permission for the city to handle the violations and keep the fines is contained in the first budget bill made public shortly before midnight […]

NY State Police Target Speeding, Aggressive Driving During Speed Week

State Police Target Speeding, Aggressive Driving During Speed Week

“Speed Week” is under way across the state, and we’re not talking about events at local race tracks. State Police are targeting speeding and aggressive driving in a campaign that runs through Wednesday. Expect to see more troopers on major highways, using both marked and unmarked vehicles. The latter are called Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement […]

Minimizing the Consequences of an Underage DWI in New York

New York has a zero-tolerance law for motorists under the age of 21 who drink and drive. While the threshold for blood alcohol content in a standard DWI is 0.08 percent, a driver under the age of 21 can be cited for as little as 0.02 percent BAC. That means that young drivers who might […]

Resolving NY Traffic Tickets in the Buffalo Area

A Buffalo Traffic Attorney Resolves NY Traffic Tickets

It is estimated that an average of 112,000 people receive a traffic ticket every day, but only five percent of those ticketed actually go to court to argue their case. If you have been ticketed, it is important to hire a New York attorney who concentrates on favorably resolving speeding ticket cases. Consequences of a […]

Defending Drug Charges in NY

Defending Drug Charges in NY

In a study completed as part of the 2012 Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring Annual Report, researchers tested for drugs in 1,736 men, in five major cities and within 48 hours of the men’s’ arrests. More than 60 percent of the men tested used at least one illegal drug. Download Our Free Student’s Criminal Defense Guide […]