Getting charged with assault is scary and can potentially be life-ruining. There are a few things that you should know about assault charges. Assault Charges: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Assault in the first degree occurs when you intentionally cause serious physical injury to another person using a dangerous weapon or instrument. This is a […]
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If you get pulled over for DWI, you are probably going to have to perform common field sobriety tests to determine if you are intoxicated. How you perform on these tests is very important if you are charged with DWI. Common Field Sobriety Tests: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus When an officer pulls you over for a […]
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 […]
Having a traffic violation against you can cause some issues that you may not be able to resolve on your own. In some cases, you may want to hire an attorney to handle your case. Here is what you need to know. Traffic Violation & Traffic Tickets When you are issued a traffic ticket by […]
In New York State, there are many ways someone can be charged with domestic violence. Not every case is solely physical abuse. Here are four common domestic violence cases. Assault In New York, assault is commonly charged as a Class A misdemeanor. The charge of assault shows the intent to cause physical injury to another […]
Being charged with arson in New York is very serious and if it happens to you, you may be very scared. Consequences are serious and may be life-ruining. You may feel lost and desperate. Finding legal representation to help you with your arson charge will be key to your justice. Download Our Free DWI Guide […]
If you have been pulled over and an officer suspects that you have been drinking, you should know that you have rights. You may be asked to perform field sobriety tests by the officer that could be harmful to your case if you are charged with DWI. You should be aiming to protect yourself in […]
Second or Third DWI Offense You have been charged with a DWI, again, and now you are facing serious consequences. When charged with multiple DWI charges, there is a possibility of losing your license and a certainty that it will affect your life. You need an attorney who knows how embarrassing this can be and […]
If Child Protective Services has threatened to remove your child or children from your home, it could be the result of a criminal charge against you. Watch the following educational video by Buffalo defense Attorney Arthur Pressman to find out about such a case that our firm handled, in which our client was charged with endangering […]
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 […]