Rochester snowmobilers are subject to similar laws as car drivers when it comes to drinking and driving. This means that when a snowmobiler is involved in an accident involving serious injury or death, the snowmobiler may be compelled to take a blood test for alcohol if there is reason to suspect that he or she […]
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Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the Third Degree (NY PL 221.20) is the first of the Criminal Possession of Marijuana charges to rise to the felony level in Rochester. If you were caught in possession of an amount of marijuana weighing between 8 ounces and 16 ounces (one pound), then you will be prosecuted under […]
Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the Fourth Degree (NY PL 221.15) is an A Misdemeanor in Rochester, meaning that if you’re convicted, you could face up to a year in prison. The charge alleges that you knowingly possessed marijuana in an amount between two and eight ounces. There are a number of approaches that a […]
Rochester 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 to public view” in Rochester, you’ll likely face a Criminal Possession of […]
No, as a legal permanent resident living in Rochester, 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 (NY PL 155.42) in Rochester is the most serious theft crime charge available, and with it, Rochester prosecutors allege that you stole property, goods, or cash with a value in excess of one million dollars. Grand Larceny in the First Degree is rarely charged alone. You may be facing […]
There are two ways that Rochester 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 card. As a first offence, these activities will be charged as Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (NY PL […]
If you are caught with a small amount of marijuana that is out of sight and not burning in Rochester, 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 not in a quantity high enough to elicit […]
Children who are represented by a Law Guardian during a custody matter between their parents in Rochester 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 Rochester 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 […]