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 –...
Month: January 2019
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...
Reducing Stress During Divorce
Divorce is a difficult time for any person. There is naturally going to be a certain amount of stress as you and your spouse work through important issues, including how assets and debts will be divided, how much parenting time each person will have with the...
Understanding Why Product Liability Claims Matter
“Products Liability” is a legal term which the general public rarely encounters. There are many reasons for this. Most products are safe. From design to manufacturing to distributing products, there are regulations and procedures in place designed to protect the...
What to Do When the Police Want to Talk to You
Most of us live our lives uninterrupted by police intervention. However, there may come a time when the police want to talk to you. What should you do? CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION If the police have you in custody and wish to speak with you, (referred to legally as...