Your attorney should review the specifics, but it may be necessary to seek pendente lite relief if your spouse has taken unilateral actions to prevent a previously agreed upon sale in Rochester. If the sale was agreed to in writing, you’ll have a stronger case, but even without a written agreement, it’s very likely that […]
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When a Rochester resident is stopped for drinking and driving, the police officer will commonly ask the driver to perform several field sobriety tests – such as walking a straight line or counting backwards. There are a number of different tests that law enforcement officers may use, some of which are of very questionable value […]
It is standard procedure in Rochester DWI cases for the arresting officer to request that the driver submit to a breath test. A breath test that results in a finding that the defendant’s blood alcohol content is .08% or greater is considered strong evidence that the defendant is intoxicated and can be very damaging to […]
Most Rochester drivers are probably aware that refusing to take the breath test after being stopped for drinking and driving will result in the driver losing his or her driver’s license. Many people, however, do not know their rights if a police officer asks them to perform field sobriety tests – such as reciting the […]
New York State law has several variations on its standard Driving While Intoxicated charge which may result in increased penalties under certain circumstances. If arrested for drinking and driving, it helps to have an experienced Rochester DWI lawyer who understands the nuances of these different charges. Aggravated DWI and Felony DWI are both more serious […]
Estate planning is a key component of ensuring that your wealth passes to your loved ones with minimal interference from the IRS. There are as many approaches to estate planning as their are estates, but in general, planning for your estate using wills and trusts gives you control over your assets and wealth while you’re […]
Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree (NY PL 120.20) in Rochester is charged when prosecutors believe that you recklessly engaged in a course of conduct which created a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. The terms of the statute are precise for a reason. While NY PL 120.20 is a Class A […]
If you’ve been charged with Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree (NY PL 120.25) in Rochester, you should know that you’re facing a long prison sentence if you’re convicted. The language of the statute is stark, and judges feel a strong inclination to punish a conviction in ways you won’t forget. NY PL 120.25 defines […]
Stalking crimes in New York have gained notoriety in recent years because of their strong tie to domestic violence crimes. Stalking in the Fourth Degree (NY PL 120.45) is the lowest-graded stalking charge available, and alleges that you acted intentionally, and without legitimate purpose, to engage in a course of conduct directed at a person, […]
Yes, when couples divorce in Rochester, men are as able to seek alimony (called “spousal maintenance” in New York) as women are. The deciding factor when it comes to an award of spousal maintenance is income. If you are the lower earning spouse in the marriage, and your spouse earns enough money to pay an […]