When a Buffalo driver is involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious injury or death and refuses to submit to a breath test or a blood test, the police department investigating the collision may require the driver to undergo a blood test to determine the amount of alcohol in his or her blood.…
Most Buffalo residents are familiar with the idea that someone placed under arrest should be “read his rights” by law enforcement. These rights, also known as Miranda Warnings, include constitutional rights to remain silent when questioned and the right to an attorney. Unfortunately for those stopped for drinking and driving, a failure to read these…
It is illegal to operate a boat propelled by mechanical power on any of the waterways under the jurisdiction of New York State while under the influence of alcohol. For Buffalo area residents, this includes operation on waterways adjacent to the state, such as Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, that fall under New York State…
Many Buffalo drivers who are convicted of a drinking and driving offense are required to have an ignition interlock device installed on any vehicle they wish to continue operating for work or school. The installation of an ignition interlock device is mandatory for most misdemeanor and felony DWI offenses. The purpose of the ignition interlock…
Buffalo Penalties For Criminally Possessing A Hypodermic Instrument (NY PL 220.45) Knowingly and unlawfully possessing or selling a hypodermic needle or syringe is a crime in Buffalo, and one that prosecutors here take very seriously. Since Criminally Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument (NY PL 220.45) is typically charged alongside other allegations related to drugs, it’s vital…
Buffalo Penalties For Criminal Sale Of A Controlled Substance In Or Near School Grounds (NY PL 220.44) When certain drug sales crimes happen on school grounds, on a school bus, or in a child day care or learning facility, they can elicit an additional charge, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance In or Near School…
Buffalo Penalties For Criminal Sale Of A Controlled Substance In The First Degree (NY PL 220.43) Narcotic drug sales in high quantities, over two ounces, is a class A-I felony in New York, and Buffalo prosecutors do not hesitate to charge defendants with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (NY PL…
When your marriage has broken down and you’re experiencing threats or even violence in your home, it’s time to take steps to protect yourself. Filing for divorce is a difficult step in any circumstance, but when your safety is in jeopardy, it’s important that all necessary precautions are taken to ensure your rights and freedom…
Buffalo Penalties For Criminal Sale Of A Controlled Substance In The Second Degree (NY PL 221.50) When you’re charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree (NY PL 220.41) by Buffalo prosecutors, you are facing a charge that can put you in prison for the rest of your life. As a…
Buffalo Penalties For Criminal Sale Of A Controlled Substance In The Third Degree (NY PL 220.39) In general, as the degree of a charge gets lower, the penalties for violating it increase. This is especially true for drug crimes, and in the case of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (NY…
