As an experienced Buffalo Criminal Defense Attorney I am often asked what one should do if they are reported to child protective services. You must hire an experienced attorney if you have been reported Usually, who reported you will remain anonymous Download Our Free Student’s Criminal Defense Guide Were you recently reported to Child Protective […]
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As a dedicated Buffalo Criminal Attorney, I often represent clients who have been charged with kidnapping in the second degree. Kidnapping in the second degree is a Class B violent felony punishable by up to 25 years in jail. Abducting another person without their consent is charged as the crime of kidnapping. Have you been […]
I was recently asked as an experienced Buffalo Criminal Defense Attorney about a client’s youthful offender eligibility status for a crime. Give our office a call today to learn more. If the offender is 19 years or younger and charged with a criminal charge in New York, you may be eligible for youthful offender status. […]
Are you facing consequences for an assault charge? The types of assault charges are going to determine the consequences that you are up against. Our Buffalo criminal defense lawyer Arthur Pressman cares about protecting the rights of people who are facing serious charges. Whether you are up against a violation or a felony, we want […]
As an experienced Buffalo Criminal Lawyer, I often represent clients that have been charged with criminal mischief in the first degree. This case is a Class B felony. It is a serious, violent felony, punishable by up to 25 years in jail. When a person damages the property of another by means of an explosive […]
Many times as an experienced Buffalo Criminal Lawyer, I will be asked about the penalties for the 3 types of burglary. Call the office today for a free evaluation. BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE Burglary in the first degree is considered a Class B felony which can result in a sentence of up to 25 […]
As an experienced Criminal Lawyer, I often speak to clients who have been charged with petty larceny in Buffalo. Download Our Free Student’s Criminal Defense Guide Shoplifting is considered a form of petty larceny. It is a criminal charge and a Class A misdemeanor. You could face a sentence of up to one year in […]
I am often asked as an experienced Buffalo Criminal Defense Lawyer about what will happen to you or a loved one if they were arrested for shoplifting or petty larceny. I have advised past clients as a Buffalo Criminal Defense Lawyer that they could be seeing up to a year in jail. However, if this […]
As a dedicated Buffalo Criminal Attorney, I often represent clients who have been charged with one of the following 3 types criminal mischief degrees. Criminal Mischief in the First Degree Criminal mischief in the first degree is a Class B felony. It is a serious, violent felony, punishable by up to 25 years in jail. […]
As an experienced Buffalo Criminal Defense Attorney, people often ask me these 3 common questions about criminal defense in New York State. What is the Difference Between a Felony & Misdemeanor? There are a lot of differences between the two charges The biggest and most important difference is the difference in penalties Felonies have longer […]