Getting pulled over by a police officer in New York can be nerve racking for any driver. It’s almost always a surprise, and a lot of people feel unprepared for the interaction. If you prepare mentally ahead of time, the situation won’t catch you so off-guard. Pull...
Onondaga County Criminal Defense Blog
Former supervisor sentenced on embezzlement charges
Officials in New York announced on Sept. 24 that a man who served as a Chenango County town supervisor for more than three decades has been sentenced to serve between one and three years in state prison. The former Town of Pharsalia official pleaded guilty in June to...
When is a warrantless search legal?
If your vehicle is stopped by a New York police officer, there is a chance that he or she may conduct a search of the car's interior. In most cases, that person will need a warrant to do so. However, there are situations in which there is probable cause to take a...
Can I challenge a breathalyzer test?
Obviously, making the decision to drink and drive is never the best choice. However, just because a police officer in New York administers a Breathalyzer test that results in a DWI charge, all hope is not lost. There are steps that you can take to challenge the...
The Supreme Court issues its ruling on hot pursuit
In June, the Supreme Court Of The United States issued a ruling that marks a very important step in criminal defense. Essentially, the court decided that the factors surrounding each case will determine what law enforcement officers can or cannot do when pursuing...
Penalties for drug possession in New York
Most state laws define possession, or constructive possession, as willfully being in control of an illegal substance. Controlled substance laws regulate the buying, distributing and selling of drugs, such as cocaine and heroin, and certain prescription drugs. Anyone...
New York drug trafficking penalties
Being charged with drug manufacturing or distribution is a very serious criminal matter in the state of New York. Prosecutors and judges alike want to clean up the streets in New York City especially, and those out in the upper region of the state are likewise as...
What are some common telemarketing fraud scams?
Some people use telemarketing fraud to attempt to scam New York residents out of their money. Like most white-collar offenses, telemarketing fraud is a non-violent crime that uses deception to scam people out of their money or other assets. People who commit...
Sentences for felony drug charges
The prosecution of drug-related offenses is a common occurrence in New York criminal courts. Possession of small amounts of illegal drugs and other low-level drug offenses often results in fines, probation, and minimal incarceration periods in local jails. But felony...
Elements of mail fraud
A New York resident who uses the United States Postal Service or other interstate mail carriers to facilitate a crime involving deceit or fraud could face federal mail fraud charges. These charges can result in unwanted legal consequences and often happen in...
