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 […]
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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in the first place can face different consequences than a motorist whose license has expired, been suspended, or been revoked […]
Western New York is home to numerous post-secondary schools, such as SUNY University at Buffalo, Erie Community College, SUNY Buffalo State, and Genesee Community College. Many universities and colleges have issues with underage drinking among their student bodies, with Greek life and local bars proving alluring to students under the age of 21. Some college […]
The 7 Most Common Youthful Offender Crimes Young adulthood can be a difficult time because it is inherently paradoxical; teenagers are given many of the responsibilities of the average adult, but they are still viewed by society as children. This cognitive dissonance can spur high schoolers and college students alike to engage in risky activities, […]
Top 4 Domestic Violence Charges in Buffalo NY What To Know About Domestic Violence Charges in Buffalo A healthy relationship will never require you to sacrifice your friends, your dreams or your dignity. However, every so often, we hear about a person who has been a victim of domestic violence. With domestic violence charges in […]
New York has historically been known for some of the toughest drug laws in the United States. Most offenses involving controlled substances are felonies. They carry huge fines and most often are accompanied by long prison sentences. Whether you have been charged with possession or a more serious offense, you need the experience of a […]
New York State has some of the toughest gun and other weapon laws and restrictions in the nation. Possessing a gun without a permit, carrying a legal and registered gun in the wrong place, or even carrying a knife that’s “too large” could result in criminal charges; seemingly minor complications could turn misdemeanors into felony […]
Three Degrees of Defense for the Accused If you have been arrested or charged for assault in New York, The New York Assault Penalty Guide was created to help you understand the consequences you could face. Contact our office and let Attorney Arthur Pressman help you through the allegations. In the United States, crimes are categorized three […]