Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer

What Is Common Law Driving While Intoxicated In The Rochester Area?

While there are a variety of different criminal charges a Rochester driver may face if stopped for drinking and driving, the offense of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is probably the most common. It is also the most basic in its definition. There is no requirement under New York State law that, for example, the prosecution […]

How Do Self-Employed People Pay Child Support?

While most child support payments are deducted from the obligated person’s paycheck, when a person is self-employed and doesn’t receive a regular paycheck, they will instead receive payment coupons which tell them how much is owed and where to mail it. Each county has its own mailing address, so if you’re making the switch from […]

How Long Will I Have To Pay Spousal Maintenance?

Spousal maintenance varies considerably depending on your particular circumstances and those of your spouse. In divorces between two professionals with steady careers who haven’t had a long marriage, you may not have to pay spousal maintenance at all. In other situations, you may pay spousal maintenance until your spouse remarries, or reaches an income threshold […]

Can I Stop Paying Child Support If My Teenager Won’t Follow The Visitation Schedule?

You may be able to stop paying child support in some instances where a teenage child refuses to have a relationship with you. There are several caveats though – first, your child must be of employment age, and therefore, in the eyes of the court, able to support him or herself. Second, you’ll have to […]

What Are The Penalties In The Rochester Area For Refusal To Submit To A Chemical Test?

As experienced Rochester criminal defense lawyers, we have represented many individuals who have refused to submit to a breath, blood or urine test after being stopped for drinking and driving. Refusal to submit to a chemical test carries penalties aside from any other drinking and driving offenses charged and triggers a separate action by the […]

What Is Refusal to Submit To A Chemical Test In The Rochester Area?

A Rochester driver who is stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will, on almost all occasions, be requested to submit to a breath, blood or urine test to determine the amount of alcohol or drugs in his or her system. Under New York State law, a driver is required […]

What Are The Penalties For Misdemeanor Driving While Ability Impaired By Alcohol?

In most cases, A Rochester driver arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol faces a traffic infraction, which is not a criminal offense and carries lesser penalties. For repeat drinking and driving offenders, however, the charge may be raised to a misdemeanor, which is considered a crime and will result in a criminal record. […]

What Is Misdemeanor Driving While Ability Impaired By Alcohol?

Rochester drivers who are repeatedly caught driving after having consumed too much alcohol often face enhanced charges and additional penalties. This includes repeat offenders who have been drinking but are not considered intoxicated enough to actually be charged with Driving While Intoxicated. Normally, the offense of Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol is a traffic […]