Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer

Penalties For Reckless Endangerment In The Second Degree (NY PL 120.20) In Rochester

Engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of injury to another, without specifically intending to, is charged as Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree (NY PL 120.20) by Rochester prosecutors. No injury needs to occur to qualify for the charge, so a variety of behaviors that create risks for another person fall under the […]

Penalties For Hazing In The First Degree (NY PL 120.16) In Rochester

Hazing isn’t just something that happens to college students pledging for a fraternity or sorority. In many social and even professional organizations, there are initiation rituals that can get out of hand. When a person suffers injuries as a result of reckless or intentional conduct in their initiation or affiliation with an organization, the perpetrators […]

Do I Still Have Visitation Rights With My Kid If I Lost My Job And Can’t Pay Child Support Right Now In Rochester?

Yes, unless through some strange circumstance your custody agreement states otherwise, a temporary inability to pay child support won’t restrict your ability to visit and spend time with your child. Obviously, long term delinquency may have consequences you don’t want, like a suspended driver’s license, intercepted tax refunds, and even jail time, but Rochester courts […]

How Does A Driver Get A License Back When Not Enrolled In The Rochester Drinking Driver Program?

Most first time offenders convicted of a drinking and driving offense in the Rochester area will be eligible to participate in the Drinking Driver Program (DDP). Participation in the DDP is required to obtain a conditional driver’s license. Upon completion of the DDP, some first time offenders also may be eligible to have their full […]

What Is In The Waiver Required By The Rochester DMV To Enter The Drinking Driver Program?

A Rochester resident convicted of drinking and driving with no prior offenses may apply for participation in the Drinking Driver Program (DDP). Participation in the DDP is required to obtain a conditional driver’s license to continue driving for work, school, medical treatment and other necessities. The DMV will inform a convicted driver whether he or […]

Can Someone Who Is Denied A Driver’s License Based On Prior DWI Convictions Get A Restricted Driver’s License In Rochester?

The rules regarding licensing of drivers with multiple prior drinking and driving offenses are complicated, even for an experienced Rochester DWI lawyer. When a driver’s license is revoked for DWI, the Department of Motor Vehicles will conduct a review at the conclusion of the mandatory revocation period to determine if the driver is eligible to […]

What Are The Responsibilities Of The DMV Immediately Following A DWI Conviction In Rochester?

Any Rochester area driver convicted of an alcohol-related driving offense will be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles, which will then take action regarding his or her driver’s license. While the DMV has multiple duties regarding enforcement of driver’s license penalties and relicensing, its primary duties in the period immediately after the conviction are […]

Can Prior DWI Convictions Impact A Driver’s License That Is Revoked For Another Reason?

As experienced Rochester DWI lawyers, we feel that it is important for our clients to be aware of the potential long term impact of a drinking and driving conviction. Under the current regulations of the Department of Motor Vehicles, a driver who has his or her driver’s license revoked will have their entire driving history […]

If The DMV Refuses To Return A Driver’s License Following A Rochester DWI, Can The Driver Appeal?

When a Rochester driver has his or her driver’s license revoked following a conviction for drinking and driving, whether that driver will have full driving privileges reinstated following the mandatory minimum revocation period is largely in the hands of the Department of Motor Vehicles. The DMV has guidelines for drivers with multiple prior alcohol or […]

Who Is Eligible For A Post-Revocation Conditional Driver’s License Following A Rochester DWI Conviction?

All drivers – even first time offenders – convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, or Driving with a Blood Alcohol Content of .08% or Greater in the Rochester area are required to have an ignition interlock device installed on any vehicle they wish to drive. This device periodically checks the driver’s breath […]