Did you get arrested and need legal help? Check out these 4 criminal defense tips for guidance, then give our Buffalo lawyers a call today. 1. The Steps in a Criminal Case Criminal prosecution follows four basic steps. Arraignment is when a defendant is brought before the judge and assigned an attorney. The defendant’s charges are […]
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Were you arrested for assault and have questions about the types of assault you can be charged with? Contact our lawyers today for help. First Degree Assault in the first degree is a Class B felony. Assault in the first degree means that, in the commission of another felony – or in flight from one […]
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Tens of thousands of New Yorkers will have marijuana convictions expunged from their criminal records under New York’s new marijuana laws effective March 31, 2021. About 107,000 convictions will be automatically expunged. A conviction on your criminal record is normally permanent. Marijuana convictions can lead to the denial of various applications, including Section 8 housing […]
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Have you or a loved one been caught and have questions about resisting arrest in New York? Watch this video, then give our Buffalo lawyers a call. Resisting arrest is a Class A misdemeanor. Preventing or attempting to prevent an officer from effecting an authorized arrest will cause you to be guilty of this. An […]
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Have you been charged with first degree assault in Buffalo? Watch this video, then give our office a call to schedule a legal consultation. This is considered a Class B felony. This type of assault also means that, in the commission of another felony – or in flight from one – you caused serious physical […]
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If you’ve been charged with a crime and have questions about restitution in Buffalo, watch this video. Then, call our office to schedule a legal consultation. In certain cases, restitution may be included in a criminal sentence. Restitution is intended to compensate the victim for losses such work time, medical expenses, property damage, etc. You […]