Category Archives: Drug Charges

Drug Crime Penalties

Drug Crime Penalties | Buffalo DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney

If you have been charged drug crime in New York State, you may be feeling scared about what will happen to you. Serious drug crimes are considered felonies in New York. Here is what you need to know about drug crime penalties. Drug Crime Penalties in New York The penalties for drug possession vary drastically […]

Felonies and Misdemeanors

Felonies and Misdemeanors

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 […]

What Constitutes a Drug Crime in New York State?

What Constitutes a Drug Crime in New York State

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 Controlled Substance Penalty Guide

The New York Controlled Substance Penalty Guide

If you have been arrested for possession of a controlled substance, the New York Controlled Substance Penalty guide will help you understand the consequences that may be faced if you were charged with a drug crime.  Contact Arthur Pressman, an experienced Attorney in Buffalo NY. Download Our Free Student’s Criminal Defense Guide In the United States, […]

The Comprehensive Guide to Drug Crime Laws in New York

The Comprehensive Guide to Drug Crime Laws in New York

In the United States, crimes are categorized three different ways: Violations Misdemeanors Felonies Violations are minor charges, and are rarely used except in juvenile cases or non-moving infractions. Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies but still carry fines and the potential for jail. Felonies are very serious offenses that are usually punished with jail time […]

Buffalo Criminal Lawyer Discusses Drug Crimes

Buffalo Criminal Lawyer Discusses Drug Crimes

Have you been arrested for a drug crime in New York? Check out this article where Buffalo Criminal Lawyer discusses drug crime. Call us now! I am often asked as an experienced Buffalo Criminal Lawyer, what can happen if you are charged with a drug crime.  If you’ve been charged with criminal possession of a […]

Download Our New York Criminal Defense App

Download Our New York Criminal Defense App

Have you had a chance to download Buffalo Attorney Arthur Pressman’s Free Criminal Defense app? Buffalo Criminal Defense Attorney Arthur Pressman has created a new mobile app to provide you with quick and helpful resources, with easy access to tools that can help you connect to him at the touch of a button.  With the new mobile app you can watch all of our […]

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 […]