A Rochester driver charged with Aggravated Vehicular Assault faces a class C felony, which is a very serious crime. This offense may result in a substantial sentence of imprisonment, high fines, and a permanent criminal record. When a driver is convicted of Aggravated Vehicular Assault, he or she may be sentenced to a term of […]
Rochester Criminal Defense Attorney For Those Arrested On Aggravated Vehicular Assault Charges Just as Rochester drivers face enhanced DWI penalties if they are repeat DWI offenders or are caught driving while extremely intoxicated, a repeat or extremely intoxicated DWI offender who is involved in a motor vehicle accident may face enhanced vehicular assault charges. Aggravated […]
No, you can file for divorce any time in Rochester, as long as you meet the residency requirements. Legal separation is not required, though it is an option for couples who aren’t sure what their next step should be, and there is no waiting period. And because of recent reforms in New York’s matrimonial law, […]
Parents often choose to live close to one another after a divorce so that they can both be present for their children and available to one another when needs unexpectedly arise. But because relations between the parents can be complicated and difficult following a divorce, sometimes it may seem easier to hire a babysitter than […]
The State of New York has gone to great lengths to ensure that lack of funds does not equate to a lack of access to our courts, including divorce court. If your spouse has funds that you can’t access, one of the first steps your divorce attorney should take is to ask the court to […]
While the State of New York uses different terminology, for parents who are divorcing, one of the most critical and painful considerations is who will maintain the physical custody of the children, and how great a role the other parent will play in the years to come. For most families, both parents will want to […]
No, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QDRO, is a court order that restructures a 401(k), usually into two separate accounts. Rather than cashing out a 401(k) early and paying a huge tax penalty as part of the disbursement, a QDRO leaves the money intact, but allocates each spouse’s portion to their control. The original […]
Felony Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol and Drugs is a very serious criminal offense that requires the help of an experienced Rochester criminal defense lawyer. It is a class E felony, which will result in a permanent criminal record and severe penalties if convicted. A driver convicted of Felony Driving While Ability Impaired by […]
Under prior New York law, there were instances where a Rochester driver who had used multiple drugs or a combination of alcohol and drugs was able to avoid conviction because no one substance could be pinpointed as the cause his or her impaired driving. To close this loophole, New York State added an offense with […]
Yes, you are certainly entitled to engage the court and get a divorce without relying on attorneys in Rochester. The real question is whether that’s the best way to achieve your aims in the divorce, and whether doing so will end up costing you more in time and inconvenience than letting a lawyer ensure that […]