If you have been charged with criminal mischief, the consequences will coincide with the degree of the crime. Obviously, first degree criminal mischief will carry a steeper penalty than fourth degree criminal mischief. However, that’s all relative because any criminal mischief charge will have a severe impact on your future. Unless you consult with the […]
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Terms of probation are ordered by the court. They vary in length depending on the charges against you. Violation of probation in New York is a serious crime. It’s almost like throwing away your second chance. If you violate your probation, the penalties could be severe, which is why you will need an experienced Buffalo […]
The state of New York takes domestic violence crimes very seriously. Domestic violence is defined as a criminal offense—such as assault or harassment—against a spouse, former spouse, or person you live with. This can have a severe impact on your future. We are here to help get your life back on track. For expert legal […]
New York State is in the process of somewhat decriminalizing marijuana, but there are still several drug possession penalties that you need to avoid at all costs. Anyone who is facing a drug charge will no doubt be very concerned about what the future might hold. Attorney Arthur Pressman is here to protect your rights […]
If you’re reading this article, you probably have a few questions about how New York wrongful death cases are handled. We would first like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence is an overwhelming emotional experience that nobody deserves to go through. That is […]
People who have a slip and fall case in Buffalo, New York might have a few questions about what to do in the early stages of a case. There are a couple critical mistakes to avoid after a slip and fall injury. If you’re not careful, your injury case — and your chances at receiving […]
One of the main questions we receive from prospective clients who are seeking compensation after an injury is, “How much is my car accident claim worth?” This is a difficult question to answer in the initial stages of a case. There are many factors that need to be examined before a definite value can be […]
After a pedestrian accident, you need to protect your rights to make sure the negligent party is held responsible and you receive the full compensation you deserve. This means do not talk to the other party’s insurance company and do everything you can at the scene of the crash to collect evidence and witness statements. […]
After being involved in a collision with a commercial vehicle, there will most likely be several different parties attempting to contact you and hear your account of what happened. You may be wondering if speaking to an insurance company after a truck accident is in your best interests. We recommend that the only people you […]
Clients will sometimes call our office after a serious injury and ask, “What is a negligent security case, and do I have a valid claim?” Negligent security refers to an injury you sustained from a malicious attack that could have been prevented if the premises on which the assault took place had adequate security. For […]