Predatory Sexual Assault (NY PL 130.95) is charged in addition to other extremely serious allegations in Buffalo. If you’re facing prosecution for one of several first degree sex crimes during which you caused injury or threatened another with a dangerous instrument, you have a history of conviction for incest or use of child in a […]
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The judge in your Buffalo divorce or family court matter will be focusing on your child’s best interests in your custody dispute. To this end, the judge will consider factors like the relative bond each parent has with the child and which parent has been the primary caregiver. Each parent’s ability to promote a positive […]
When a driver is convicted of a misdemeanor level drinking and driving offense in a Buffalo area court – such as Driving While Intoxicated, Driving with a Blood Alcohol Content of .08% or Greater, or Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated per se – he or she will be required to have an ignition interlock device on […]
Any Buffalo area police officer who conducts a breath test on a driver suspected of drinking and driving is required to have completed a course regarding the operation of that machine, passed a test, and been issued a permit to perform the breath test by New York State.If the police officer who performed the test […]
Many Buffalo area drivers who are convicted of a drinking and driving offense will need to take a course to obtain a conditional driver’s license, which allows them to continue driving for work, school and other necessities. This course is not the same as the Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Course that is available to any […]
As experienced Buffalo DWI lawyers, we have seen the rules surrounding the issuance of driver’s licenses to individuals convicted of drinking and driving become increasingly complex. When a driver loses his or her full driving privileges due to an alcohol-related offense, there are a variety of different types of limited driver’s licenses available depending on […]
Those who are repeatedly convicted of misdemeanor sexual offenses, such as forcible touching or sexual abuse, will eventually find themselves subject a felony charge in Buffalo. Under Persistent Sexual Abuse (NY PL 130.53), those with two past convictions for one of those misdemeanor charges in the previous ten years will be subject to a class […]
While many people think of misdemeanor charges as something like getting a traffic ticket, the truth is that they are potentially much more serious than you may expect. As a class A misdemeanor, Forcible Touching (NY PL 130.52) can carry a sentence of up to one year in Buffalo, and conviction can put you at […]
First degree sex crimes charges are among the most serious, and damaging, criminal complaints that can be brought against someone in Buffalo. In the case of Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree (NY PL 130.50), you’re facing a B felony charge, which can carry a sentence of up to 25 years if convicted. Upon […]
Unlike child support, Buffalo judges don’t have a standard formula to apply when it comes to deciding on alimony, known as spousal maintenance in New York. Instead, they review the relative incomes of the spouses, then decide whether, how much, and for how long the non-monied spouse will receive spousal maintenance. Aside from the income […]