When someone whose driver’s license was issued by another state is arrested for drinking and driving in the Rochester area, the repercussions to his or her driving privileges may be very complicated. New York State does not have the authority to suspend or revoke a driver’s license issued by another state following a DWI conviction, […]
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As a B Misdemeanor, a conviction for Menacing in the Third Degree (NY PL 120.15) in Rochester means that you may spend as long as three months in jail and face fines of up to $500. For people struggling to hold it all together between their job, their kids, and having some kind of life, […]
One of the biggest misconceptions we encounter when people reach out to us is the idea that a misdemeanor charge is nothing serious. While some misdemeanor charges may not be cause for concern, if you’re facing a Menacing in the Second Degree (NY PL 120.14) charge in Rochester, you should know that conviction can result […]
In Rochester, the charge of Menacing in the First Degree (NY PL 120.13) is graded as a Class E Felony, which means that if you’re convicted, you’ll face between one and four years in prison. After your release, you’ll also face a future where you’re forever “checking the box” on job and housing applications, and […]
When a marriage in Rochester has been relatively short, the odds of a higher-earning spouse having to pay spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, are greatly reduced. If there is a reason for the spouse to pay spousal maintenance, the amount and duration of the award should be considerably less than they would be in […]
Predicate felony offenders are subjected to a higher punishment threshold than those who haven’t already been convicted. With Aggravated Assault Upon a Person Less Than Eleven Years Old (NY PL 120.12) in Rochester, the state alleges that you, as an adult, committed the crime of assault in the third degree against a child younger than […]
As a class B felony, Aggravated Assault Upon a Police Officer or Peace Officer (NY PL 120.11) in Rochester can put you away for as long as 25 years. And when it comes to assaulting a cop with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, you can count on law enforcement and the prosecution to be […]
Reckless Assault of a Child (NY PL 120.02) in Rochester is a very serious Class D Felony charge, with up to seven years in prison if you’re convicted. And because of the specifics of the allegation – that you, as an adult, caused serious physical injury to the brain of a child younger than five […]
Most likely, a cash gift from a relative won’t be considered marital property, and won’t be subject to equitable distribution in a divorce in Rochester. Some exceptions exist, however, and if you’re contemplating divorce, there are steps you can take to protect a cash gift. The most important is making sure that you don’t commingle […]
A person accused of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child (NY PL 130.96) in Rochester is facing an extremely serious criminal charge that can put you in prison for the rest of your life. The complaint alleges that you, being over the age of 18, committed the crime of rape in the first degree, criminal […]