A Rochester teenager charged with Cemetery Desecration in the First Degree faces a class E felony charge. This is a criminal offense which carries serious penalties. A first time offender convicted of this offense faces a potential prison sentence of up to four years. As an alternative to jail, the Court may impose up to […]
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Unfortunately, it is not unusual for teenagers and young adults in Rochester to be involved in various types of vandalism, and acts such as knocking over gravestones are a common form of such vandalism. Causing damage at a cemetery, however, can carry very serious criminal consequences. While Cemetery Desecration in the First Degree may be […]
Defense Lawyer For Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree Charges Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree is a class D felony in New York State. A Rochester resident convicted of this offense would have a permanent criminal record and face severe penalties. Even for a person with […]
Defense Lawyer For 5th Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance Any experienced Rochester area criminal defense lawyer will tell you that the laws surrounding drug possession become more complex as the seriousness of the offense increases. While low level drug charges usually refer to having possession of any controlled substance without reference to the […]
Yes, you can get custody even if you aren’t currently in the workforce. The judge will evaluate a custody petition based on what’s in the best interest of your children. The judge will want to support a stable environment for your children, and if you’ve been a stay-at-home parent with primary caregiving responsibilities, you stand […]
For some couples, one spouse earned and managed the money, and the other may not have liquid resources to dip into when it’s time to hire a lawyer. That’s alright. New York law is very clear that even destitute individuals have a right to terminate a marriage, and if your spouse was the breadwinner and […]
You are legally divorced when you receive a copy of the Judgment of Divorce, which unfortunately can take a number of months after the final negotiated settlement is submitted to the court. For some people, the delay represents a period of reflection and adjustment, while others find the delay agonizing as they wait to fully […]
That’s an issue that will have to be discussed as part of the child support agreement. By providing (and paying for) health insurance for you child, you may be subject to lower support payments, or a lesser obligation when it comes to things like your share of medical costs. On the other hand, your spouse […]
If your spouse has locked you out of your home without a judge’s authorization, they are acting illegally. While your instinct may be to go back to the home and bang on the door, or stand outside and call the police, the best option is to notify the court of the situation. Approaching the problem […]
When a parent can’t let go of their animosity toward their ex, it often spills over into veiled manipulations of the children they continue to share. By sharing opinions and attitudes about their ex or telling children factual information that isn’t age-appropriate, a parent may think they are “winning” against their ex spouse. However, even […]