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Being charged with UPM unlawful possession of marijuana is a big deal!

André Sedlak, Esq.

If you think being charged with UPM unlawful possession of marijuana or UPM NYS PL §221.05 violation is no big deal think again. Under the NYS Penal Law a person may be charged with UPM or §221.05 unlawful possession of marijuana if s/he knowingly and unlawfully possesses marijuana. It is my experience that a lot of people in New York mistakenly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Defense Tagged With: 221.05, marihuana, marijuana, possession, possession marijuana upm, UPM, upm unlawful possession marijuana, upm unlawful possession of marijuana

New York State Penal Law Article 120 Assault Charges

André Sedlak, Esq.

  In New York State Penal Law there are fourteen (14) variations of Criminal Assault ranging from an A – Misdemeanor to B – Felony.   Under the law, an Assault or a physical attack is an intentional act committed by the Accused that results in harmful bodily injury or offensive contact to another person. To be charged with criminal Assault … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Defense Tagged With: 120, aggravated assault, assault, criminal defense attorney, gang assault, harassment, new york state penal law

If Arrested for a NYS DWI or DWAI, Never Underestimate the Importance of Legal Representation at the Arraignment

André Sedlak, Esq.

A very important step when arrested in New York State for 1192.2 DWI is the Arraignment.  Typically, after an arrest the Defendant is brought before the Court where s/he is informed of the charges such as DWI or DWAI and then permitted to enter a plea if s/he so desires. The Judge conducting the arraignment will provide the accused with copies of the NYS … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DWI / DUI Tagged With: 1192 DWI, BAC test, Dutchess, DWAI, nys dwi or dwai, Orange, Putnam, Ulster

Hudson Valley Burglary and the Heroin epidemic.

André Sedlak, Esq.

Burglary & Heroin, two words that sadly spring up together more than ever before.  It is no secret to anyone living in the Hudson Valley region that opiate abuse has spurred a dramatic increase in criminal activity, particularly with crimes of theft such as home Burglary.  The most common scenario involves very young adults, 18-24 years of age, who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Defense Tagged With: Beacon, Burglary, burglary heroin, Carmel, Heroin, Kingston, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Wappingers

New York State Felony DWI Arrest

André Sedlak, Esq.

A person arrested for a New York State DWI VTL § 1192.2 with a prior conviction in the last ten (10) years for:  DWI, Aggravated DWI §1192.2a, DWAI/Drug § 1192.4 or, DWAI/Combined influence drug and alcohol § 1192.4a, will be charged with an E Felony DWI. Depending on the circumstances, a plea bargain may be offered reducing the charge down to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DWI / DUI Tagged With: arrest, DWAI, DWI, felony, felony dwi, misdemeanor

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