Ithaca Criminal defense attorney: What are the 3 levels of FAKE ID charges in New York

What are the THREE LEVELS

of charges for FAKE ID's

in New York

In this video, Attorney Mike Cyr explains that there are three different levels of criminal charges for a FAKE ID in New York. 

You could be charged with:

-violation
-misdemeanor
-FELONY (state prison)

And your charge could be INCREASED by a Prosecutor even after you are given your ticket by the police. 

If you have questions about a FAKE ID charge in New York --or more specifically, Ithaca City Code violation ABC law 65B --Attempt to Purchase Alcohol by Fraudulent Means -- or Under 21 Possession of Alcohol -- call us: 

607-229-5184

BY NEWMAN & CYR

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DISCLAIMER: If you or a loved one is charged with a crime in NY, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed criminal defense attorney to help lessen the possible negative outcomes of the charge--including the potential loss of your freedom. 

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Ithaca DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyer: What happens if you get an Under 21 Possession of Alcohol charge in Ithaca City Court?

One of my favorite movies...my dog is named McLovin.  No joke.  (courtesy genius.com)

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU GET AN
"UNDER 21 Possession of Alcohol" Ticket in Ithaca City Court?

This is one of those things that I handle frequently.  If you are an Ithaca College student or a Cornell University student, you may be ticketed with this offense during your four years of college.  

"Under 21 Possession of Alcohol" is an Ithaca City Code violation, it is a CIVIL ticket, not a criminal matter. 

In most cases, you are facing a Fine, Community Service, an Alcohol Education class, and in extreme circumstances (really extreme) up to 15 days in county jail. 

Normally, pleading guilty to this ticket is not a big deal as it is a CIVIL infraction (like a traffic ticket), but if you are a member of the ROTC program or have plans to enter the military then this ticket can be a BIG DEAL.  

Do you need a lawyer for this ticket?  

A:  It depends.  

As a lawyer who makes his living representing people, take this advice with a grain of salt because it is in my self-interest; however, I will say that having an attorney present can make the punishment from the city prosecutor more lenient.  

In some cases, I have gotten these tickets reduced from a significant fine and community service to just a 2 day alcohol class.  Again, every case is different.  

If you absolutely CANNOT have an alcohol-related offense on your record, then it is probably in your best interest to have a lawyer for this ticket.  We can sometimes negotiate an end result that IS NOT alcohol-related.  

What is the "BASICS" Alcohol Class?

BASICS stands for "Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention of College Students"

It is a program offered by the Tompkins County Drug and Alcohol Council designed for college students in the community.  

Sessions are by appointment throughout the week. 

It is a 2 session program that provides education to college students about alcohol and other drugs in a one-on-one environment.  The focus of the program is to educate students about alcohol use and abuse.  

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT an Under 21 Possession of Alcohol Ticket in Ithaca City Court, give me a call:

607-229-5184

E:  mike.ithacadwi@gmail.com

By Attorney Mike Cyr

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Copyright 2015

Ithaca Criminal Defense lawyer explains a LEGAL PRESUMPTION in New York

WHAT IS A "LEGAL PRESUMPTION"

IN NEW YORK?

In a nutshell, as I explain in the video, a LEGAL PRESUMPTION is an assumption made by the court about YOU based on a single piece of evidence.  

There are all different kinds of legal presumptions in New York.  I go through several important ones in other videos.  

If a LEGAL PRESUMPTION applies to your case, that does NOT mean your case is over...it just means we have to DISPROVE the presumption.  They can make things harder during a case, but not impossible if you have evidence to fight the presumption.  

The best advice I can give with these types of cases...get a lawyer quick.  Because they need to gather evidence IMMEDIATELY to fight the presumption. 

-In a DWI case with 0.08% BAC or higher --I would need to gather as much evidence as I can that you were NOT legally intoxicated.... this can make all the difference in a case.

BY:  Attorney Mike Cyr 

P:  607-229-5184
E:  mike.ithacadwi@gmail.com
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Ithaca DWI lawyer explains Lawyerin' in Ithaca City Court

Copyright Cyr 2015

LAWYERIN' IN ITHACA CITY COURT

I PRACTICE HERE MORE THAN ANY OTHER COURT IN NEW YORK.  You will have to sign in and go through a metal detector when you arrive.  The Clerk's office (and a small courtroom) is on the 2nd floor.  However, the main courtroom and City Prosecutor, District Attorney's Office, Drug Court Office, and holding cells are all on the THIRD FLOOR.  

When you enter the Courtroom, attorneys sign in for a first come, first serve system.  Jail cases are taken first, then attorney cases, then unrepresented people.  If you have a civil/traffic violation, the Judge usually tells you to go wait outside the City Prosecutor's Office. 

DWI cases are only taken on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th (sometimes) Thursdays of the month.  

ADAs Brad Rudin and Gary Surdell split the handling of cases here for the District Attorney's Office.  

Judge Miller handles ALL the DWI cases in this Court. He is a former defense attorney in Ithaca.  Also, Judge Wallace (who was only elected this year to the bench) is also a past Ithaca defense attorney.  They are both experienced lawyers.

Where:  Ithaca City Court, 118 E. Clinton St., Ithaca, NY 14850

(located next to and behind the Ithaca Police Station) 

Parking:  There's a lot across street from Holiday Inn and limited metered street parking

Office Hours:  M-F  8:30am - 4:00pm  

Phone:  (607) 216-6660

DWI ONLY Court:  Meets every ODD Thursday of the month at 1:30pm in 3rd floor courtroom 

ALL OTHER CRIMINAL MATTERS:    Wednesday and Friday at 9am  (occasionally later in morning if not represented by an attorney) 

Ithaca CIty Drug Treatment Court:  Meets on Tuesdays at 10am for lawyers and 11am for all other participants 

There are also specific court times for Civil Matters, Traffic Tickets, and Trials (as they come up)

Assistant District Attorneys Assigned to Court: 

-For DWI cases and some traffic issues:   ADA Gary Surdell 

-For most other criminal cases:  ADA Brad Rudin 

-For any Sex crimes:   ADA Wendy Franklin

ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT

Acceptable forms of payments are:

• cash
• money order or certified bank check payable to the City Court
• applying bail monies to a fine (click here for further instructions)
• credit cards (Discover, Mastercard and Visa only)

Note: The Court does NOT accept personal checks.

BY:  Attorney Mike Cyr 

P:  607-229-5184

E:  mike.ithacadwi@gmail.com

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Twitter:   @ithacadwi