Throughout my career in Buffalo, I have met with many different types of clients, some of whom had good dealings with police, and some who may not have acted appropriately as they were dealing with police. I am often asked, “How should I deal with a police officer?”...
A Former District Attorney Now Fighting For Your Rights
Month: April 2018
HOW LONG WILL A DWI STAY ON MY RECORD?
When I consult with individuals charged with DWI, we obviously review the possible resolutions to their case – whether it be taking the case to trial, working out a plea agreement, or possibly having the charge reduced to driving while ability impaired, which is a...
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT A VEHICLE PRESUMPTION ARREST?
While an individual's home is a sacred place, their motor vehicle is not so sacred when it comes to a police officer's right to search your vehicle. New York State's vehicle presumption states that any person inside a vehicle where contraband, such as illegal...
HOW LONG DOES A DWI CASE TAKE TO COMPLETE IN BUFFALO?
Individuals who hire me to defend them in a DWI case frequently ask, “How long will my case take from the beginning until completion?” Frankly, I have to tell them that that answer will vary depending on the resolution we seek. Some cases can be resolved in as short a...