First degree sex crimes charges are among the most serious, and damaging, criminal complaints that can be brought against someone in Buffalo. In the case of Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree (NY PL 130.50), you’re facing a B felony charge, which can carry a sentence of up to 25 years if convicted. Upon […]
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Unlike child support, Buffalo judges don’t have a standard formula to apply when it comes to deciding on alimony, known as spousal maintenance in New York. Instead, they review the relative incomes of the spouses, then decide whether, how much, and for how long the non-monied spouse will receive spousal maintenance. Aside from the income […]
Felony sex crimes charges are permanently damaging to your reputation and opportunities in life. Under the Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree (NY PL 130.40) statute, conviction will result in a class E felony record, with a sentence of up to four years if convicted. Once released, you’ll have to register as a sex […]
A charge of Rape in the First Degree (NY PL 130.25) in Buffalo is instantly recognizable to everyone for the underlying crime, and is an extremely serious class B felony that carries a sentence of up to 25 years if you’re convicted. Once released, you’ll also be required to register as a sex offender, and […]
A conviction on sex crimes charges will change your life permanently, and all for the worse. Under Criminal Sexual Act in the Second Degree (NY PL 130.45), you’ll live with a felony record that cannot be expunged, and face up to seven years in prison if convicted of this class D felony. Upon release, you’ll […]
In the past, New York law presented a variety of barriers to divorce, including requiring a substantial body of evidence to prove an allegation like adultery. Today, those barriers have been reformed, and a person who catches their spouse cheating can obtain a divorce using the Irretrievable Breakdown ground. This is New York’s version of […]
Second Degree Rape (NY PL 130.30) is charged as a class D felony in Buffalo, and if you’re convicted, you can go to prison for as long as seven years. Aside from your felony conviction, which can never be expunged in New York, you’ll also deal with being required to register as a sex offender […]
Felony rape charges, like Rape in the Third Degree (NY PL 130.25), are charges that can ruin your life even if you aren’t convicted. The allegation that you engaged in sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 17, or a person who did not consent, is extremely damaging. Jobs, apartments, and loans to […]
Sexual Misconduct (NY PL 130.20) is a serious charge in Buffalo that alleges that you engaged in sexual intercourse or sexual conduct with another person without their consent. The charge itself as graded as an A misdemeanor, which means that conviction can lead to a one year prison sentence and a $1,000 fine. You may […]
Yes, if you will be distributing funds over time, it is within the discretion of your judge to impose interest fees payable to your spouse. While these are typically in the 5% range, higher interest rates have been applied. Some cases have had interest rates as high as 9% applied. Obviously, fees like this can […]