Criminal Possession Of A Controlled Substance In The 5th Degree Charges Defense Attorney It’s a fact of life that a lot of people in Buffalo use controlled substances recreationally, and while some may have substance abuse problems, it’s hard to see how criminal sanctions are the answer when someone is caught with a small amount…
Defense Lawyer For Criminal Possession Of A Controlled Substance In The 7th Degree Charges Knowingly and unlawfully possessing a Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V drug in Buffalo is charged as Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree (NY PL 220.03), a Class A Misdemeanor that can lead to a sentence…
Defense Lawyer For Criminal Possession Of Marijuana (Marihuana) In The 1st Degree Criminal Sale of Marijuana (Marihuana) in the First Degree (NY PL 221.55) is an extremely serious drug charge in Buffalo that carries a sentence of between one year and five and a half years. As a Class C Felony, sales of over 16…
For most couples considering divorce in Buffalo, their home is their most valuable asset, but it is also a possession uniquely filled with memories and hopes. How it is handled in the divorce is of overarching concern to both parties. There are general rules that govern how the house is handled, in keeping with New…
It is common for people in the Buffalo area to refer to the breath test used to determine a driver’s blood alcohol content as a “breathalyzer” test. The use of this term goes back many years. In its original meaning, it refers to a specific type of breath test machine that was widely used in…
When a Buffalo driver is arrested for drinking and driving, how long the prosecution has to bring the case to trial depends on the specific alcohol-related offense charged. If the highest offense charged is a misdemeanor, the prosecution has ninety days from the commencement the criminal action to declare readiness for trial. This applies to…
There are specific rules regarding when the police can pull over any Buffalo driver, regardless of whether that driver is suspected of drinking and driving. It is illegal for a police officer to pull over anyone without a proper basis. If the arresting officer in a DWI case cannot establish that he or she had…
Buffalo drivers arrested for drinking and driving who have prior DWI offenses often face increased jail time, higher fines and enhanced driver’s license penalties. Usually, the prosecution is barred – or at least severely limited – when it comes to bringing up prior offenses of other bad acts of the defendant in a criminal trial.…
Criminal Sale Of Marijuana (Marihuana) In The 2nd Degree Charges Defense Attorney Criminal Sale of Marijuana (Marihuana) in the Second Degree (NY PL 221.50) in Buffalo is an extremely serious criminal charge that can lead to significant prison time and a felony record that can’t be expunged. The charge itself indicates that police and prosecutors…
Criminal Sale Of Marijuana (Marihuana) In The 3rd Degree Charges Defense Attorney Criminal Sale of Marijuana (Marihuana) in the Third Degree (NY PL 221.45) in Buffalo is charged when you’re caught selling marijuana in an amount of 25 grams to four ounces. As with other Criminal Sale of Marijuana charges, the state doesn’t have to…
