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 […]
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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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]