Rochester And Upstate New York Criminal Defense Attorney
Few phone calls are more frightening for a parent than those that relay a message that their teenager has been arrested for driving while intoxicated. The fear that roots this experience is understandable. After all, a conviction may affect a young person’s criminal...
The Sex Offender Registration Act requires people who are convicted of specific sex-related offenses to report personal information to the state. They must ensure they keep the information updated. In New York, the sex offender registry is maintained by the Division...
Getting a ticket used to be a headache, but as of February 16, 2026, New York State has made it a much more serious threat to your livelihood. Under the new overhaul of the Driver Violation Point System, the safety net for your license just got a lot smaller....
New York criminalizes many substances and has rules controlling the use and distribution of many others. Both prohibited drugs and controlled substances that require a physician's recommendation can be the cause of a drug charge. Individuals accused of relatively...
Refusing a breathalyzer test in New York carries immediate consequences. Many drivers wonder about their options when facing a police officer's request for this test during a suspected impaired driving stop. The role of the breathalyzer in DUI cases A breathalyzer...
Prescription medication isn't cheap. Even people with decent health insurance often have co-pays or deductibles that force them to pay for their medication. They may have to choose between a generic drug and paying out of pocket for brand-name medication. If a patient...
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,...