As Buffalo lawyers practicing in the area of criminal defense, not all of the illegal activities our clients are accused of are necessarily “crimes” as defined by New York State law. Instead, especially when dealing with minors, there are several offenses that are classified as illegal but not actual crimes. Driving After Having Consumed Alcohol…
Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree is a class A misdemeanor, which means it is a crime in New York State. While it is not considered as serious as a felony, a Buffalo resident convicted of this offense would have a reportable criminal record. A conviction also may lead to a sentence of imprisonment at…
New York State generally does not have any criminal offenses that are specifically categorized as “domestic violence” offenses. Instead, an offense may be categorized as “domestic violence” if the victim is a family member or a member of the household where the defendant resides. There are several offenses, however, that New York classifies as “family…
Criminal Defense Lawyer For Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree is a class A misdemeanor, which means it is a crime in New York State and only one level below a felony offense. As a result, a Buffalo resident convicted of…
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree Charges Defense Attorney Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substances in the Seventh Degree is one of the most commonly charged drug crimes in Buffalo. While New York State has specific statutes governing certain drugs (such as marijuana and methamphetamine), this offense is one of the…
A Buffalo resident facing a charge of Assault in the Third Degree is in danger of being convicted of a class A misdemeanor. Misdemeanors are crimes in New York State, and a conviction results in a criminal record. The punishment for a class A misdemeanor includes up to one year in jail, a fine of…
Assault In The Third Degree Arrest Needs Professional Defense Lawyers If you tell a Buffalo criminal lawyer that you have been charged with an assault, they will want to know what “degree” of assault you are talking about. There are several different criminal offenses classified as “assaults” in New York. Assault in the Third Degree…
While most moving violations in New York are classified as non-criminal traffic infractions, Reckless Driving is a misdemeanor, which means it is a crime. The penalty for a first time Reckless Driving offender is up to 30 days in jail, a fine of up to $300, or both. If someone commits the offense of Reckless…
New York State has a very loose definition of the criminal offense of Reckless Driving. Basically, driving or using a motor vehicle, motorcycle or anything else not propelled by muscle power in a way which unreasonably interferes with the use of a public highway, or in way that unreasonably endangers users of the public highway,…
For a first time offender, a conviction for Driving While Intoxicated is an unclassified misdemeanor, which means it is considered a crime in New York State. This criminal offense carries serious penalties for Buffalo drivers. The maximum possible jail sentence for a first time DWI per se offender is 1 year, and the sentence must…
