A Buffalo DWI defendant who is required to use an ignition interlock device and attempts to damage it or avoid its use is subject to serious criminal penalties. Circumvention of an Interlock Device is a Class A Misdemeanor, which is a crime in New York State. A person convicted of this offense may be sentenced…
New York’s requirement that defendants convicted of DWI have an ignition interlock device installed on all vehicles they drive is one of the biggest changes Buffalo criminal lawyers have seen to DWI law in recent years. The ignition interlock device is a machine installed in the car that checks for alcohol on the breath of…
While the laws governing divorce and child custody matters in New York are gender neutral, courts care substantially about protecting the special bond that exists between children and their primary caregiver. Because there are still disparities in workforce participation and earning power, men continue to play the majority of the role of breadwinner, while women…
If you’ve been out of the workforce for many years of your marriage, there are good odds that you will be entitled to extensive considerations in a Rochester divorce. Maintenance, also known as alimony, will be a primary topic of discussion, and an award of temporary maintenance is likely to be made at the outset.…
In most cases, yes, you’ll be entitled to share in your spouse’s retirement benefits. As a rule of thumb, the longer the marriage, the greater the share of benefits you’ll be awarded. If you and your spouse are already retired and have had a long marriage, you can anticipate receiving a significant portion of your…
When you file for divorce on grounds like adultery in Buffalo, your final settlement figure is unlikely to be higher, but the costs related to your case almost certainly will be. To prove adultery, you’ll be required to build a legal case against your spouse, which means time and money on the part of your…
Our pets have an increasingly powerful role in our lives, and even in families with children, they often hold a similar emotional place that the kids do. In divorce, who gets the family dog or cat can be an extremely contentious matter, and one where judges in Buffalo have little guidance. In the law, pets…
When a Buffalo driver who is suspected of Driving While Intoxicated refuses to take a breath test to determine his or her blood alcohol content, there are penalties that may be imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles in addition to any charges brought in criminal court. For a person with no prior drug or…
All Buffalo drivers convicted of a drug or alcohol related driving offense will find their driver’s license suspended or revoked for a period of time. For most first time offenders, a conviction for Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol will result in a driver’s license suspension. A conviction for any other drug or alcohol related…
The offense of Driving While Ability Impaired by the Combination of Alcohol and Drugs as a Class D Felony carries severe penalties and requires the help of an experienced Buffalo criminal defense lawyer. A driver charged with this offense is faced with the possibility of extensive jail time and extremely high fines. A defendant convicted…
