Criminal Defense Legal Blog

In 2016, the Supreme Court ruled that, under the Sixth Amendment, defendants have a right to the counsel of their choice.[1] Unfortunately, in many cases, many defendants don’t have much of a choice, at least from a financial perspective. These defendants often look...

Suppose you or someone you love has been charged with a crime, especially in New York. In that case, you'll need a skilled Rochester criminal attorney to help you avoid becoming a part of some scary state statistics. Rates of Incarceration and How a Rochester Criminal...

During pandemic lockdowns, VMT (vehicle miles traveled) dropped sharply in the Empire State. However, the number of DUIs hardly changed.[1] Translation? More drunk drivers were on the road than ever before during the lockdowns. Generally, bad habits, like driving...

There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship, whether professional or personal. The attorney-client relationship always has some pros and cons. However, in a partnership with the right criminal lawyer in Rochester, NY, the pros greatly outweigh the cons, at least...

Many people believe these three offenses are similar. They are similar in terms of punishment. They’re also similar in that New York officials aggressively arrest and prosecute alleged robbers, thieves, and burglars.<[1] But in terms of everything else, they’re...

Gun violence statistics are a bit cloudy. In 2020, the gun crime rate dropped, but the fatality rate hit a record high.[1] The high gun suicide rate may have something to do with that discrepancy. Only 4 percent of the world’s people live in America. But the United...