Article 220 of the NYS Penal Law covers crimes for Controlled Substances. Make no mistake, an arrest for possession or sale of a controlled substance is a serious accusation. Article 220 contains 28 separate crimes that range from Class A - Felonies to B – Misdemeanors and carries sentences ranging from 20 years to 3 months incarceration. The Law … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
To Hire or Not To Hire a Speeding Ticket Attorney
When it comes to speeding ticket attorneys, I am often asked... “Should I hire an Attorney for a Speeding Ticket?” My answer is always the same – "If you have to ask, then yes you should." The fact is that hiring a lawyer to represent you in a traffic ticket matter is more cost effective over time than not hiring one. I myself have hired Attorneys … [Read more...]
NYS Domestic Violence Laws: Assault, Stalking, Menacing and Strangulation
NYS Domestic Violence Laws: Assault, Stalking, Menacing and Strangulation. The most common criminal charges found in a case of domestic violence typically involve some form of physical or mental abuse. The big four charges are: Assault, Stalking, Menacing and Strangulation. A domestic violence matter or “family offense” typically involves a defendant … [Read more...]