Daily Archives: October 23, 2015

Penalties For Criminal Sale Of Marijuana (Marihuana) In The Fourth Degree (NY PL 221.40) In Rochester

Sales of even small amounts of marijuana remain a crime in Rochester, and if you’re caught selling more than two grams or one joint of marijuana, but less than 25 grams, you can be charged with Criminal Sale of Marijuana in the Fourth Degree (NY PL 221.40). This is an A misdemeanor that can carry […]

Penalties For Criminal Possession Of Marijuana (Marihuana) In The First Degree (NY PL 221.30) In Rochester

If you are caught in possession of more than ten pounds of marijuana, you’ll face the very serious charge of Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the First Degree (NY PL 221.30), which can result in a sentence of up to 15 years. As a C felony drug crime, you’ll serve at least three and a […]

Penalties For Criminal Possession Of Marijuana (Marihuana) In The Second Degree (NY PL 221.25) In Rochester

Because New York doesn’t allow for expungement of criminal records, it’s vital that anyone charged with a crime in Rochester, and especially if you’re charged with a felony, reach out to an experienced criminal defense attorney right away. With drug crimes in particular, a conviction can mean the difference between living the life you want […]

How Can I Stop My Spouse From Divorcing Me In Rochester?

Until 2010, New York had the most stringent divorce laws in the United States, and it was difficult to obtain a divorce even when both spouses wanted to end their marriage. That changed with a series of modernizations enacted to reform the matrimonial and divorce system in New York, and today a person can unilaterally […]