If you have been charged and arrested for sexual assault crimes, you may be feeling scared. Here is what you should know about sexual assault crimes in New York State. Sexual Assault Crimes | Predatory Sexual Assault As a Buffalo criminal defense attorney, I am often asked about predatory sexual assault. This is one of […]
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Mar
Mar
Criminal conviction can be very scary. These consequences can be severe and have you concerned about your future. You may be worried about how criminal conviction affects employment. Criminal Conviction Affects Employment in New York As a Buffalo criminal attorney, I am often asked by clients whether their criminal records will be sealed. Certain records […]
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Feb
Feb
In criminal cases, oftentimes if you are charged with a criminal charge, you will have to appear before a jury. That can be a terrifying situation if you don’t know what the role of the grand jury is. You may be painting a picture of what you think will happen and it may be a […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]