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...]
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...]
New York State DWI 3 Strikes and you’re out rule
Approximately three years ago, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) adopted new relicensure rules for drivers with repeat alcohol and or drug related driving incidents. In a nutshell, the new rules mandate that a New York State driver is not permitted to apply for relicensure of his or her driver’s license for five years, if that driver … [Read more...]
Calling in a Bomb threat, a High School prank not worth a prison term.
A bomb threat is a warning to detonate an explosive or incendiary device at a particular place, to cause property damage, death, or injuries, whether or not such a device actually exists. Sadly, it happens every day, a bomb threat or shooting threat or some other declaration of violence is anonymously conveyed to a High school or College campus. The … [Read more...]
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