Criminal Possession Of Marijuana (Marihuana) In the 5th Degree Charges Defense Lawyer Buffalo prosecutors take drug charges seriously, even when the issue is a small amount of marijuana. If you’ve been caught with a quantity of marijuana over 25 grams but less than two ounces, or if you’ve been caught with marijuana “burning or open…
No, as a legal permanent resident living in Buffalo, you are not only authorized to live and work in the United States, but to freely marry or divorce here without worrying about your immigration status. The same is true for your spouse. Divorce won’t change your permanent resident status, or interfere with any effort either…
Grand Larceny In The First Degree Arrest Defense Lawyer In Buffalo, NY Grand Larceny in the First Degree (NY PL 155.42) in Buffalo is the most serious theft crime charge available, and with it, Buffalo prosecutors allege that you stole property, goods, or cash with a value in excess of one million dollars. Grand Larceny…
Criminal Defense Attorney For Those Arrested On Aggravated Grand Larceny Of An Automated Teller Machine (NY PL 155.43) Charges There are two ways that Buffalo prosecutors can charge a person who has either stolen an ATM device outright, or used the ATM to illegally withdraw funds, such as through the use of a stolen debit…
Unlawful Possession of Marijuana Arrest Criminal Defense Lawyer If you are caught with a small amount of marijuana that is out of sight and not burning in Buffalo, you will be charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana (NY PL 221.05). The charge is basically a catch-all for people who are found with some pot, but…
Children who are represented by a Law Guardian during a custody matter between their parents in Buffalo essentially have a neutral advocate for their interests. While the Law Guardian may take the position that one parent will provide a more effective home environment, their opinion is just one factor that the judge will take into…
It is illegal for snowmobilers in the Buffalo area to operate a snowmobile while impaired or intoxicated by alcohol on any street, highway, public land, public trail, public body of water, or the private property of another person. Just as the operator of a car will – in almost all cases – be asked to…
When someone is charged with a felony level alcohol-related driving offense, they need an experienced Buffalo DWI lawyer. For the most part, New York State uses a tiered system for its drinking and driving offenses, with first time offenders being charged with a misdemeanor – or even a traffic infraction – and felony charges being…
The Driver License Compact is a lengthy, complex legal agreement between most of the states in the United States. For those licensed in another state who are arrested in the Buffalo area for drinking and driving, it means any conviction will be reported to their home state. For Buffalo drivers traveling elsewhere in the United…
What a Buffalo driver is suspected of driving while intoxicated, the police officer who stopped the vehicle usually will ask the driver to perform one or more field sobriety tests. The purpose of these field sobriety tests is to assist the police officer in assessing the physical and mental condition of the driver. The finger-to-nose…
