Vehicle Assault in the Second Degree is a serious criminal offense. Second Degree Vehicular Assault is a class E felony, and a Buffalo driver convicted of this crime will not only have a permanent criminal record but faces substantial penalties at sentencing. A first time offender who is convicted of Vehicular Assault in the Second…
Criminal Defense Attorneys Friedman & Ranzenhofer Provide Details On Vehicular Assault In The Second Degree New York State has several criminal charges that a Buffalo driver may face if accused of drinking and driving and being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Vehicular Assault in the Second Degree (NY Penal Code Article 120.03) is a…
Unlike child support, there isn’t a simple formula that courts use to determine the amount of spousal maintenance in Rochester divorces, or even whether it should be paid. In a litigated divorce, maintenance is likely to be a significant consideration the judge will have to resolve. In an uncontested action, on the other hand, maintenance…
No, you can’t stop paying child support in Rochester without a court order, even if your ex is preventing you from your court ordered visitation with your child. You do have options though, up to and including petitioning the court to reverse its custody finding based on a pattern of interference by your ex. If…
In many cases, spousal support isn’t intended to be a permanent shift of wealth from one person to an ex-spouse. While your former spouse may not remarry, if they begin cohabitating with a new partner, the support obligation generally ends. Much depends on the type of spousal maintenance agreement you sign onto, which will be…
Yes, Buffalo allows collaborative and mediated divorces, so many couples are able to dissolve their marriage without the expense or drama of a litigated divorce. Collaborative and mediated divorces are similar to filing an uncontested divorce action, but in mediation, the parties work with a neutral mediator to come to terms about the elements of…
It may seem impersonal, but rather than paying your child support directly to your former spouse, the judge will typically order you to remit payment to Buffalo’s Support Collections Unit (SCU), which is responsible for disbursing funds to your ex for the care of your children. The system is set up this way to better…
A Buffalo driver arrested for Driving While Intoxicated Per Se as a class D Felony faces a very serious criminal charge. A defendant convicted of this offense not only will have a permanent criminal record, but also faces very high fines and the possibility of extensive jail time. While a first time DWI offender faces…
A defendant who has previously been convicted of multiple drinking and driving offenses requires the help of an experienced Buffalo criminal defense lawyer. In almost all cases, having a history of DWI convictions will result in the current charge being enhanced and much greater penalties being imposed if convicted. Driving While Intoxicated Per Se as…
Defense Attorney For DWI and DWAI Charges And Arrests Many courts in New York State, including courts in the Buffalo area, now have what are termed “drug court” or “drug treatment court” programs. While the specific criteria for entry into one of these court programs may vary from court to court, individuals arrested for alcohol-related…
