Category Archives: Arthur L. Pressman Law Blog

Buffalo DWI Lawyer Discusses the Penalties from a Third DWI Offense

Buffalo DWI Lawyer Discusses the Penalties from a Third DWI Offense

Have you been arrested with a third DWI in New York? Contact experienced Buffalo DWI Lawyer Arthur Pressman to be your ticket to justice. Question: I was convicted December 5th 2007 with a third drinking and driving infraction. I did five years’ probation, with no problems with law. I paid all of my fines well […]

Buffalo Domestic Violence Lawyer Discusses Domestic Violence Charges

Buffalo Domestic Violence Lawyer Discusses Domestic Violence Charges

If you were charged with domestic violence, read this article where our Buffalo Domestic Violence Lawyer discusses domestic violence charges. I am often asked as a Buffalo Domestic Violence Lawyer what can happen if you are charged with domestic violence in New York.  If you’ve been charged with a domestic violence crime in New York State, […]

Buffalo DWI Lawyer Discusses a First Time DUI Arrest

Buffalo DWI Lawyer Discusses a First Time DUI Arrest

I am often asked as an experienced Buffalo DWI Lawyer what the charges or penalties would be for a first time DWI/DUI in New York.  A first time offender in New York State who’s convicted of driving while intoxicated will have a criminal conviction. This will appear on your record both for your DMV and a […]

Buffalo Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses If a Landlord Can be Charged for a Renter’s Crime

Buffalo Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses If a Landlord Can be Charged for a Renter's Crime

Question: An apartment I sublet was recently searched and illegal guns were found. I’m not sure if being the original tenant will get me in trouble. My LLC is also registered to this address. How do these charges affect me and my business? The guns don’t belong to me at all. Answer: I have advised […]

Buffalo Domestic Violence Lawyer Discusses if a 911 Call can Determine a Criminal Case

Buffalo Domestic Violence Lawyer Discusses if a 911 Call can Determine a Criminal Case

Charged for a crime? Read this article where our Buffalo domestic violence lawyer discusses if a 911 call can determine a criminal case. Question: If a person calls 911 making a allegation of abuse, is that sufficient in a criminal case if there is no wounds or marks on the person when the police arrive? […]

Buffalo DWI Attorney Discusses Obtaining a Hardship License

Buffalo DWI Attorney Discusses Obtaining a Hardship License

If you have been charged with a DWI, read this article where our Buffalo DWI attorney discusses obtaining a hardship license. Call us now! As an experienced Buffalo DWI Attorney I am frequently asked by clients how to obtain a hardship license in New York.  A hardship license is different than a conditional or restricted […]

Buffalo Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses Being Caught Shoplifting

Buffalo Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses Being Caught Shoplifting

If you’ve been charged with shoplifting, read this article where our Buffalo criminal defense attorney discusses being caught shoplifting. Question: I was caught shoplifting an amount of $100+ at the university store 3 years ago. The police came to the store and gave me a campus appearance ticket, a persona non grata, and a ticket […]

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 […]