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...]
New York State Penal Law Article 120 Assault Charges
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...]
If Arrested for a NYS DWI or DWAI, Never Underestimate the Importance of Legal Representation at the Arraignment
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...]
Hudson Valley Burglary and the Heroin epidemic.
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...]
New York State Felony DWI Arrest
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...]
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