In Rochester domestic violence cases, interfering with the ability of the alleged victim to call for help is taken seriously. Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree – which involves disabling or removing a phone or similar device to prevent someone from calling for help – is a class A misdemeanor in New York State. This […]
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When a domestic violence incident occurs in the City of Rochester, there are a variety of criminal charges that the accused person may face. Not all of these charges necessarily involve causing or attempting to cause injury to a household member. Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree is a charge that may be brought in […]
Defense Attorney For An Arrest Resulting From Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree Charges Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree is a class A misdemeanor in New York State. While this is not as serious as a felony charge, a Rochester resident convicted of this offense is considered guilty of a […]
Defense Attorney for an Arrest Resulting from Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree When a Rochester resident is accused of being a “drug dealer,” not all of the charges necessarily require proof that the accused actually possessed or sold a controlled substance. Instead, there are related criminal offenses that may be charged even […]
A Rochester resident charged with Gang Assault in the Second Degree faces a class C violent felony offense. This is a serious criminal offense, and a conviction will result in a permanent criminal record. Because Gang Assault in the Second Degree is a class C violent felony, a sentence of imprisonment is mandatory, even for […]
Criminal Defense Attorneys Discuss Gang Assault Charges In The Second Degree New York State law defines several different types of assault based not only on the manner of the assault and the degree of injury, but also on the people involved. Gang Assault in the Second Degree (NY Penal Code Article 120.06 is a type […]
When a Rochester driver passes a stop sign or yield sign, he or she may be charged with a traffic infraction. While a traffic infraction is not considered a criminal charge, it still may carry some serious penalties. Although it is unlikely, a first time offender convicted of Passing a Stop Sign or Passing a […]
After speeding, passing a stop sign or yield sign is one of the more commonly issued traffic tickets. If you are issued a traffic ticket in Western New York outside of the City of Rochester, your ticket will usually be handled in the local city, town or village court. In the City of Rochester itself, […]
It requires an experienced Rochester criminal defense attorney to navigate all the potential sanctions surrounding alcohol-related offenses in New York. Driving While Ability Impaired – the least serious of New York’s drinking and driving charges – is classified as a traffic infraction. This means that it is not a criminal charge and does not result […]
When a Rochester driver is stopped for driving under the influence of alcohol, there are a variety of charges he or she may face depending on the degree of intoxication. Driving While Ability Impaired is the least serious alcohol-related driving offense that may be charged in New York State. To convict an individual of Driving […]