No, assets you owned before the marriage are considered “separate assets.” New York law distinguishes “marital assets” from “separate assets” in divorce. Equitable distribution rules apply only to marital assets, which means that property you brought into the marriage is most likely secure. . It does sometimes come up that a spouse can show that […]
Monthly Archives: March 2014
In Rochester, legally, you can’t force your spouse out, so don’t call the locksmith to change the locks while they’re at work. If you believe your safety is in jeopardy and the court agrees there is a threat of violence, the judge can remove your spouse, but that’s rare. The best way to get your […]
The laws surrounding Driving While Intoxicated in New York State have become quite complicated and require the help of an experienced Rochester criminal defense attorney to navigate. The penalties surrounding Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated Per Se are a good example of how complicated this area of law can become. Like the standard charge of Driving […]
Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated per se is an “enhanced” criminal charge that a Rochester driver accused of driving under the influence of alcohol may face under certain circumstances. Its purpose is to impose greater penalties on drivers who may be extremely intoxicated. While a normal Driving While Intoxicated per se charge may be brought where […]
Criminal Defense Lawyer For Petit Larceny Arrest Petit Larceny is a class A misdemeanor in the Rochester area. Class A misdemeanors are the highest level of misdemeanor in New York State and only one level below a felony offense. Misdemeanors are crimes, and a conviction would result in the defendant having a criminal record. For […]
Petit Larceny Arrest Criminal Defense Attorney Petit larceny is the criminal offense most commonly charged in the Rochester area for the stealing of property. While more serious offenses involving larceny require proof that the value of the stolen property was more than one thousand dollars, Petit Larceny has no minimum dollar amount associated with it. […]