When a suspect is apprehended and charged with a crime, there are various steps that should be taken. Building a strong defense strategy is one of the most important steps. This means understanding that a defendant should understand his or her rights and be fully of...
Drug Charges
Five arrested for drug possession at New York senior residence
When there is a suspicion of illegal activities, authorities will seek to have a search warrant issued to search a residence, vehicle or person. If authorized, officers can conduct a search which may uncover evidence that could cause an individual or group of people...
Traffic stop in New York results in drug charges
When authorities in New York stop a driver, a series of questions will most likely ensue. This could lead to tests to establish impairment or even a frisk to determine alleged hidden dangers. These steps could possibly result in an arrest, especially if contraband is...
Long Island woman arrested for possession in route to music event
When defendants face criminal charges, they often consider how it will affect them currently and in the future. Allegations alone could lead to serious damages to their personal or professional reputation, so it is important that defendants understand their rights...
New York operations results in 32 drug crime arrests
When authorities believe a drug operation being carried out, this could lead to an investigation and the arrest of several suspects. Those allegedly involved in the operation could face serious drug charges. This could lead to serious consequences that could affect...
Missing headlight results in drug charges in Buffalo
New York police will look for evidence of drug use in many different ways. While sometimes drug charges are the result of months of criminal investigations, other times a simple traffic stop can lead to serious drug charges.In a recent case in Buffalo, New York a...
Five arrested in Buffalo on drug charges following traffic stops
Cars and trucks are commonly used to take people from place to place. However, they can sometimes be used for criminal activity. Therefore, police will look for all sorts of criminal activity even after pulling someone over for a simple traffic infraction. In...
Fourth Amendment violation means drug cases are dismissed
What does due process mean to you? Do you see it as an important function of the justice system, or do you think that it simply disrupts the justice system from functioning efficiently? It's okay to have either opinion, because it is your right to have those opinions...

