Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree is a class A misdemeanor, which means it is a crime in New York State. While it is not considered as serious as a felony, a Rochester resident convicted of this offense would have a reportable criminal record. A conviction also may lead to a sentence of imprisonment at […]
Daily Archives: February 18, 2014
New York State generally does not have any criminal offenses that are specifically categorized as “domestic violence” offenses. Instead, an offense may be categorized as “domestic violence” if the victim is a family member or a member of the household where the defendant resides. There are several offenses, however, that New York classifies as “family […]
Criminal Defense Lawyer For Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree is a class A misdemeanor, which means it is a crime in New York State and only one level below a felony offense. As a result, a Rochester resident convicted of […]
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree Charges Defense Attorney Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substances in the Seventh Degree is one of the most commonly charged drug crimes in Rochester. While New York State has specific statutes governing certain drugs (such as marijuana and methamphetamine), this offense is one of the […]
A Rochester resident facing a charge of Assault in the Third Degree is in danger of being convicted of a class A misdemeanor. Misdemeanors are crimes in New York State, and a conviction results in a criminal record. The punishment for a class A misdemeanor includes up to one year in jail, a fine of […]
Assault In The Third Degree Arrest Needs Professional Defense Lawyers If you tell a Rochester criminal lawyer that you have been charged with an assault, they will want to know what “degree” of assault you are talking about. There are several different criminal offenses classified as “assaults” in New York. Assault in the Third Degree […]