A Former District Attorney Now Fighting For Your Rights
A couple of weeks ago, an individual who was ultimately charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage called me. He had bumped another car while in a parking lot and did not think there had been any damage to his vehicle or the other vehicle....
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?”...
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...
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...
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...
I am often asked by people who have been charged with traffic offenses such as speeding, following too closely, or leaving the scene of an accident, whether or not they need to hire an attorney to help them with their case. I always respond by saying that an attorney...
The other day, while at my house, I met with someone who had been charged with DWI and asked whether or not they needed an attorney to help defend them against the charge. Sadly, I had to make them aware of the consequences they would face if, in fact, they were...
I recently had a case referred to me in which a parent had a child who was charged with underage drinking. New York State is cracking down on alcohol possession by individuals under the age of 21, whether they are consuming or merely purchasing it, and the penalties...
I am often asked by clients about hypothetical situations that could potentially occur in their future. They wonder whether, if they are stopped, they are required to allow the police to search their car. The answer is a qualified yes, because police must have a valid...
In June of every year, high schools around the area celebrate graduation. Unfortunately, during that same time period – and at other times as well – a number of individuals are often arrested for possessing or using fake IDs in order to obtain drinks in Buffalo's...
