Rochester And Upstate New York Criminal Defense Attorney
During a drunk driving traffic stop, police officers document the situation to build a criminal case. They may follow a driver who seems intoxicated for several blocks recording their performance at the wheel. They may ask drivers questions that could implicate them....
Most drug possession charges are straightforward legal issues. In some scenarios, police officers may discover an individual in physical possession of a drug or under its influence. The accused person may have prescription medication for which they do not have...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) convictions can lead to a variety of frustrating consequences. People can lose their driver's licenses. They may have to serve a sentence in state custody. There are also financial consequences including fines, court costs and higher...
Teenagers are at an intersectional age where they’re no longer considered children but are not adults quite yet. This reality can inspire a whirlwind of emotions and the innate to experiment with their newfound freedom. During the adolescent years and early adulthood,...
Suspected drunk driving traffic stops are often intense exchanges. Anyone who is pulled over in this way should be prepared, as making this effort may help them to feel less nervous about the process and to better protect their interests along the way. The primary...
Many nonviolent drug offenses in New York are classified as misdemeanor crimes. The individual accused of breaking the law might face penalties that include incarceration or fines. However, misdemeanor criminal offenses often do not create the same burden that felony...
Knowledge and preparedness are your best allies when attempting to avoid arrest at a DWI stop. DWI stops are encounters between law enforcement and drivers suspected of driving while intoxicated. In New York, these stops are serious business; one wrong move can lead...
Since New York legalized marijuana and recreational cannabis for adult users over two years ago, many people assumed that the new legal market for marijuana would help to slowly eliminate the black market sale and distribution of the drug. However, with two years of...
Many people assume that you can only incur a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge if your car is in motion. You’re impaired, you’re behind the wheel and you’re clearly driving somewhere. If the police catch you, they can allege that you were impaired based on your...
Despite changing numerous laws to better align with scientific advancements and a greater understanding of the nature of addiction, New York still strictly prohibits the possession of certain drugs. People caught in possession of controlled substances, like synthetic...