A Rochester resident arrested for drinking and driving has all the rights of a defendant not only under New York State law, but also under federal law. The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution specifically requires that anyone accused of a crime be given the opportunity to confront the witnesses in his or her case. […]
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When a Rochester driver takes the breath test after being stopped on suspicion of drinking and driving, the breath test machine uses a mixture known as a “simulator solution” to test the accuracy of the machine. The simulator solution contains a known amount of alcohol.If a simulated breath test using this solution yields the correct […]
In many cases, younger drug offenders can avoid the worst criminal sanctions, but when an adult over the age of 21 sells controlled substances to a person younger than 17, they can be charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance to a Child (NY PL 220.48), a Class B Felony that carries a sentence […]
Criminal injection of a narcotic drug is a Class E Felony in Rochester to possess a narcotic drug and use a hypodermic syringe or needle to inject that drug into another person with their consent. Conviction under Criminal Injection of a Narcotic Drug (NY PL 220.46) in Rochester can lead to a prison sentence of […]
If you unlawfully possess or sell a hypodermic syringe or hypodermic needle, you can be charged with Criminally Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument (NY PL 220.45) by Rochester prosecutors. This is an A Misdemeanor that can lead to up to one year in jail and $1000 in fines, and can be charged in addition to any […]
When you’ve been charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance (NY PL 220.41) in Rochester, you are facing a class A-2 felony, which means that even a first-time offender with no criminal record at all is looking at a minimum of three years in prison – and a maximum of 10 years – if […]
Being caught with significant quantities of narcotic drugs or methadone in Rochester, or being caught selling either, will result in a charge of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (NY PL 220.43), a class A-1 felony. If convicted, prison time is guaranteed, with even first time offenders looking at a minimum […]
When the terms of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third or fourth degree happen on a school bus or on the grounds of a school, Rochester prosecutors will charge you with the Class B felony Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance In or Near School Grounds (NY PL 220.44). This exposes you […]
While you are not required to hire an attorney in any divorce action in Rochester or New York, not having an attorney on hand to at least review the terms of your settlement to ensure that they mean what you think they mean is a fairly reckless act. This is especially true when you and […]
Knowingly and unlawfully selling a narcotic drug like cocaine or heroin, a hallucinogen like LSD, methamphetamine, or PCP is charged as Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (NY PL 220.39). Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree is a B Felony charge, which means that conviction results in […]