You have just gotten charged with a DWI and you’re not yet 21. You may be terrified and want to know what is going to happen to you. If you were driving with friends younger than 15, you may be in even more trouble. You know this is bad, but don’t know what happens next. […]
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Dec
Dec
One of the most stressful aspects of DWI cases is the matter of finances. Even when a case is successful and the defendant is not convicted, he or she is still obligated to pay attorney fees, which are not the same from firm to firm. In the video below, criminal defense attorney Robert Friedman expounds […]
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Nov
Nov
Generally, when someone comes to see me asking about restraining orders, it’s because there’s been some instance of domestic violence. Sadly, some sort of criminal activity between the parties has occurred (either inside or outside the home). One person may have gone to family court, made a complaint and filed a petition for a family […]
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Sep
Sep
No two crimes are quite the same, and New York State has encoded these differences into law. With regard to crimes such as assault, there are several different levels, or degrees, each with its own criteria and corresponding repercussions. If you have been charged with assault but are confused as to what unclear terms such […]
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Sep
Sep
Download Our Free DWI eBook Boating on Lake Erie. Biking through Delaware Park. Riding a horse-drawn carriage through Canalside. Cruising down the Kensington Expressway. These are all examples of how Buffalo’s residents spend their leisure time during the summer swelter, a pair or two of wheels and a motor serving as their tickets to fun. […]
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Apr
Apr
Enrique Peña Nieto, current President of Mexico once said, “Behind every crime is a story of sadness”. In my line of work, I witness and learn the tragedy of this simple yet eloquent truth every single day. The saddest aspect is that most people are unaware and uneducated to a great degree when it comes […]
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Dec
Dec
As a Buffalo DWI Attorney, I am often asked about the differences between DWI, which is driving while intoxicated, or DWAI, which is driving while impaired. There are many differences. First, driving while intoxicated is a criminal misdemeanor, whereas driving while impaired is a traffic infraction. There are also many differences regarding the possible jail […]
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Jul
Jul
As a Buffalo DWI attorney, clients often ask whether they will have to serve jail time for a DWI or driving while intoxicated case. DWI is a criminal misdemeanor where the possible jail is up to one year. Whether or not you’ll receive jail will depend on the circumstances including any past DWIs and the […]
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Jul
Jul
As a Buffalo DWI Attorney, I am often asked by clients whether or not they will lose their job because of a DWI or driving while intoxicated offense. This will depend on many factors. First off, if you have a commercial driver’s license, you may not be able to drive any longer. You also need […]