A Rochester teenager charged with Cemetery Desecration in the First Degree faces a class E felony charge. This is a criminal offense which carries serious penalties. A first time offender convicted of this offense faces a potential prison sentence of up to four years. As an alternative to jail, the Court may impose up to […]
Daily Archives: June 13, 2014
Unfortunately, it is not unusual for teenagers and young adults in Rochester to be involved in various types of vandalism, and acts such as knocking over gravestones are a common form of such vandalism. Causing damage at a cemetery, however, can carry very serious criminal consequences. While Cemetery Desecration in the First Degree may be […]
Defense Lawyer For Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree Charges Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree is a class D felony in New York State. A Rochester resident convicted of this offense would have a permanent criminal record and face severe penalties. Even for a person with […]
Defense Lawyer For 5th Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance Any experienced Rochester area criminal defense lawyer will tell you that the laws surrounding drug possession become more complex as the seriousness of the offense increases. While low level drug charges usually refer to having possession of any controlled substance without reference to the […]