When you have a court appearance scheduled, it is normal to be a bit nervous. The court process is unfamiliar to most people. Additionally, often there is a great deal at stake. While there is very little that you can control, there are some things you can do to make...
Year: 2019
Divorcing? Time to Obtain or Update Your Estate Plan
The divorce and legal separation process can be a trying time. However, as long as you are working with an experienced divorce and family law attorney for your divorce, it may also be a good time to consider either making an estate plan or updating any estate plan you...
DUI/DWI Investigation by Attorneys
ATTORNEY INVESTIGATION Unfortunately, all too often, the investigation performed by police is the only investigation performed in Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) cases in the criminal justice system. Too many lawyers fail to...
Wrong Way Driving Kills
“Wrong way driving” refers to drivers who drive on the wrong side of a roadway or on the wrong section of highway or freeway. On average, the rate of fatalities for wrong way driving is about one each day in the United States. Additionally, wrong way driving causes...
Planning Parenting Time During Spring Break
Spring break is right around the corner. If you have minor children and a parenting time agreement, now is the time to start thinking about what you want your spring break to look like. CONSULT YOUR DIVORCE DECREE OR SEPARATION AGREEMENT Before you begin planning how...
Divorcing? Don’t Make These Mistakes With Your Money
Divorce can seem overwhelming. There are a number of decisions to be made involving personal possessions, finances, and more. Even though every divorce is different, there are some common money mistakes that many divorcing people make. Below we discuss some of them....
What to Look for in a Criminal Defense Attorney
Very few people ever think they will be charged with any criminal offense. Consequently, when they are charged, most people don't know where to turn for expert advice. When looking for a criminal defense attorney, it is natural to want to hire an attorney right away –...
Questions About Divorce
When someone is planning a divorce, they often have a lot of questions about the process. In this day and age, odds are good they already know one or more people who have gotten a divorce, and these friends may be a ready source of information. However, every divorce...
DND May Save a Life
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that nine deaths and 1,000 car crashes happen every single day in the United States that can be directly attributed to distracted driving. “Distracted driving” is an umbrella term that can refer to driving while...
DWI Charges
UNDERSTANDING THE ELEMENTS OF DWI, DWAI-DRUGS, AND DWAI-COMBINED Unlike most states, New York does not call driving while under the influence of alcohol "DUI." Instead, we call it "DWI," but the idea is the same. Driving While Intoxicated by alcohol (DWI), Driving...