On behalf of Law Office of James L. Riotto | Dec 29, 2017 | Criminal Defense
A few weeks ago on the blog we discussed an incident that left a Rochester man facing criminal charges for possessing stolen property. This case is a perfect example of how defense options can be discovered simply by looking at the legal elements that must be proven...
On behalf of Law Office of James L. Riotto | Dec 21, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Television shows and movies make it look like every case, civil or criminal in nature, goes to trial spurred along by cutthroat attorneys who will do anything to make the other side look bad. Although these types of situations exist in the real world, they are not the...
On behalf of Law Office of James L. Riotto | Dec 15, 2017 | Drug Crimes
Drug crimes make up a significant portion of the criminal offenses alleged in New York. Many of our readers may think of drug possession as the main culprit of such criminal charges and, for the most part, they may be right. But the types of drug crimes that a New...
On behalf of Law Office of James L. Riotto | Dec 15, 2017 | Drunk Driving
You may not think driving a little buzzed is a big deal. However, if law enforcement stops you for another traffic violation, it can become one. You do not even need to drink enough alcohol to show visible signs of intoxication. Any indication that you’ve been...
On behalf of Law Office of James L. Riotto | Dec 8, 2017 | Criminal Defense
A conviction for any criminal offense can leave you facing serious penalties, regardless of the crime’s severity. You might wind up facing jail time, a fine and damage to your reputation and your record that makes living a normal life difficult. These penalties...
On behalf of Law Office of James L. Riotto | Dec 1, 2017 | Drunk Driving
The holiday season is here, and along with it comes social gatherings and happiness. New Yorkers need to be aware, though, that police patrols often increase this time of year as the authorities try to crack down on drunk driving. As we discussed in a previous post,...
