Arthur Pressman Attorney at Law

10/15/2026

A first DWI charge can still bring serious questions about court and driving privileges. Even a first New York DWI conviction can create a lasting criminal record and bring license and financial consequences.

An impaired-driving case can involve the stop, testing procedures, and the evidence of impairment. Deadlines affecting a license may be separate from the criminal court schedule.

The license process may move on a different schedule from the criminal case. Contact Arthur L. Pressman, Attorney at Law for guidance about DUI defense in New York.

10/15/2026

Could an angry message become a criminal accusation? ⚖️ In New York, the words, surrounding conduct, and type of allegation all matter. Threat-related cases may involve menacing, harassment, or other offenses.

An injury is not always required for a charge. A full message thread can provide context that one screenshot leaves out. Arthur L. Pressman, Attorney at Law explains how these accusations are evaluated in Buffalo and Western New York. Before assuming a heated exchange is harmless, explore the legal questions in this article.

Yes. You can be charged with a crime for threatening someone in New York, but the charge depends on what was said or done, how the threat was

10/13/2026

A legal issue crossing state lines can raise questions about reciprocity. A New York traffic violation can follow an out-of-state or Canadian driver home because points may be reported to other states and nearby provinces.

A traffic case can affect more than the fine listed on a ticket. Review the charge, court date, and possible license consequences before deciding how to respond.

The effect on a driving record may matter more than the immediate fine. Contact Arthur L. Pressman, Attorney at Law for guidance about traffic defense in New York.

10/08/2026

An arrest involving a handgun raises questions about the charge and what happens next. Fi***rm possession charges in New York can differ based on where the gun was held, whether it was loaded, and whether it was registered.

The charge, available evidence, and procedural deadlines shape the options in a criminal case. Speak with a defense lawyer before making decisions that may affect your rights.

The first court date may arrive before every fact is known, so early preparation matters. Contact Arthur L. Pressman, Attorney at Law for guidance about criminal defense in New York.

10/07/2026

Driving while impaired in New York can carry consequences even when treated as a traffic infraction. New York driving while impaired is described as a noncriminal traffic infraction, yet a conviction can still bring a license suspension, fines, surcharges, and a victim impact panel.

An impaired-driving case can involve the stop, testing procedures, and the evidence of impairment. Deadlines affecting a license may be separate from the criminal court schedule.

The license process may move on a different schedule from the criminal case. Contact Arthur L. Pressman, Attorney at Law for guidance about DUI defense in New York.

10/06/2026

A New York traffic stop does not by itself allow police to search a vehicle. 🔎 Consent, probable cause, a warrant, or another exception must support the search, and cannabis odor alone raises specific questions. In reviewing the scope of a police search in New York, where the search occurred and the basis officers gave for it can change the legal questions. For the scope of a police search in New York, a timeline of consent, police access, and any warrant can help clarify the search. 🗂️ The full article explains what may matter for the scope of a police search in New York.

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Police cannot automatically search your car because they stopped you for a traffic violation in New York. A vehicle search generally needs its own ...

10/01/2026

Can I Refuse A Field Sobriety Test? Drivers can decline roadside field sobriety exercises, though chemical-testing rules are a separate issue.

An impaired-driving case can involve the stop, testing procedures, and the evidence of impairment. Deadlines affecting a license may be separate from the criminal court schedule.

The license process may move on a different schedule from the criminal case. Contact Arthur L. Pressman, Attorney at Law for guidance about DUI defense in New York.

10/01/2026

A school-zone speeding charge depends on the posted limit, the hours it applied, and the alleged speed. 🚸 Signs, flashing beacons, and the method used to measure speed can be important when reviewing the citation. Vehicle speed, signs, visibility, and the presence of children may all affect the review. The earliest accounts and recordings may be especially useful to review. 📝 The article brings the legal questions about a school-zone speeding citation in New York into focus.

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https://www.arthurpressmanlaw.com/new-york-school-zone-speeding-ticket-fines-points/

65A New York school zone speeding ticket can carry higher fines than an ordinary speeding conviction, plus New York DMV points based on how far ove...

09/24/2026

A suspected DWI stop can quickly become more than a routine traffic stop. Officers may focus on your driving, your responses, your appearance, roadside testing, and other observations while deciding what happens next. 🚔

What you say matters. What you do matters too. Statements, test results, and observations made during the stop may later become part of the evidence used against you. Staying calm and avoiding unnecessary arguments can help prevent the situation from becoming more complicated.

Arthur Pressman helps people in Buffalo understand what can happen after a suspected DWI stop and what legal issues may need to be reviewed. ⚖️ A stop can raise questions about why you were pulled over, what testing occurred, and how the investigation was handled.

Do not assume an arrest automatically means the evidence cannot be challenged. The circumstances surrounding the stop, testing, and arrest can all matter when a DWI case is reviewed. 📋

If you have been pulled over or arrested on suspicion of DWI, contact our team with your questions and tell us what happened during the stop. 📞

09/24/2026

Go Bills—and make the ride home part of the game-day plan. 🏈

A long day of tailgating, traffic, and celebrating can end very differently if a driver is stopped and arrested for DWI. For someone facing that situation, the important questions are no longer about the score. They are about what happened during the stop, what testing was requested, and what comes next in the court process.

Arthur L. Pressman, Attorney at Law discusses Buffalo Bills game-day DWI arrests and the legal issues that can follow.

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Buffalo Bills game days can put thousands of drivers on roads around Orchard Park, Buffalo, and nearby Western New York communities before and after