Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer

Can A Rochester Felony Drinking And Driving Charge Be Prosecuted In Town Court?

Anyone arrested for drinking and driving who has prior alcohol-related driving offenses requires the help of an experienced Rochester DWI lawyer. A driver who is arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, Driving With .08% or Greater Blood Alcohol Content or Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated per se and has been convicted of one or more of these […]

Is Driving While Ability Impaired By Alcohol A Crime In Rochester, NY?

The least serious drinking and driving charge that a Rochester driver over the age of eighteen may face is Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol. For a first time offender, this charge will usually be classified as a traffic infraction, which is not a crime. This means that someone convicted of this drinking and driving […]

Penalties For Unlawful Possession Of Marijuana (Marihuana) (NY PL 221.05) In Rochester, NY

While attitudes about marijuana and the laws that govern its use are experiencing a sea change today, it is still against the law for most people to possess even small amounts of marijuana in Rochester. If you’re caught with a very minor amount, you may be charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana (NY PL 221.05). […]

Penalties For Criminal Possession Of Marijuana (Marihuana) In The Third Degree (NY PL 221.20) In Rochester, NY

If you’re caught in possession of eight ounces or more of marijuana, you have graduated to the felony level of pot possession. Under Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the Third Degree (NY PL 221.20), you’ll be charged with an E felony, and because it’s a drug charge, you’ll face heightened penalties. For instance, in a […]

Penalties For Criminal Possession Of Marijuana (Marihuana) In The Fourth Degree (NY PL 221.15) In Rochester, NY

If you’re caught with more than two ounces of pot, Rochester prosecutors are within their rights to charge you under NY PL 221.15, Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the Fourth Degree. This is a class A misdemeanor, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that misdemeanor punishments are no more than a slap on the […]

What Is The Difference Between Aggravated DWI Per Se and Aggravated DWI With A Child In Rochester?

There are two forms of Aggravated DWI charges that may be filed in New York State – Aggravated DWI per se and Aggravated DWI With A Child. Even if a Rochester driver is a first time offender, he or she may be charged with either of these offenses under the right circumstances. While the names […]

Can Someone Still Be Convicted Of DWI With A Low Breath Test Score In Rochester?

Most Rochester DWI arrests involve the driver being asked to take a breath test. Aside from the fact that a breath test score of .08% or higher may result in the defendant being charged with Driving With a Blood Alcohol Content of .08% or Greater, and a score of .18% or higher may result in […]

Can Someone Be Arrested For DWI If No One Saw Them Driving In Rochester?

As experienced Rochester DWI lawyers, we have seen people arrested for drinking and driving under a variety of circumstances. In a “typical” DWI case, the police officer will have observed the defendant driving before making a decision to pull the car over. There are cases, however, where the police officer will not have observed the […]

Can The Police Make You Perform Field Sobriety Tests At A Rochester DWI Roadblock?

Many Rochester area police departments will occasionally set up roadblocks or checkpoints in an effort to deter drinking and driving. This is particularly common around holidays and at other times when it is anticipated more people than usual will be out drinking. While it legal for police officers to set up DWI roadblocks and stop […]

Penalties For Larceny (NY PL 155.05) In Rochester, NY

Larceny (NY PL 155.05) is simply the legal term for stealing the property of another. Rochester prosecutors charge Larceny crimes in a variety of circumstances, but what they all have in common is the wrongful taking of property or cash. How Larceny is charged will vary based on the value of the goods stolen. Petit […]