If you are considering divorcing your husband in New York, you may have concerns about child custody issues. New York, like most other states, follows the Uniform Child Custom Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. As a result, even if your husband leaves the state, the custody arrangements made by the court will generally be binding wherever he… Continue reading Child custody issues when divorcing

Essentially everyone in New York knows that drinking and driving is a mistake. After all, not only may a drunk driving accident result in serious injuries or death, but you also face serious legal penalties for driving while impaired. Furthermore, you may encounter a variety of life consequences following a DWI charge.  Law enforcement agencies in the… Continue reading 5 components of a legal sobriety checkpoint

Driving under the influence of legal drugs may lead to an arrest. Certain drugs have the potential to impair your ability to drive, and prosecutors may pursue the case the same as they would a charge for driving under the influence of alcohol.  In the state of New York, you may face a charge of… Continue reading Driving under the influence of legal drugs

When you face a judge for sentencing for a criminal charge, he or she usually has complete freedom in handing down a sentence. However, for some federal criminal charges, the law sets a minimum sentence that becomes mandatory. The judge cannot give you anything less than that set standard. According to the United States Sentencing… Continue reading The trouble with mandatory sentences for federal criminal charges

On Nov. 1, 1996, the state of New York instituted its Zero Tolerance law, which made it illegal for drivers under the age of 21 to drink alcohol and then drive a car, states Stop DWI New York. Drivers under 21 who get pulled over for driving under the influence of alcohol may face charges… Continue reading What is New York’s Zero Tolerance policy?

When New York authorities charge you with driving while intoxicated, you may face hefty penalties if that charge ends with a conviction. While some of those penalties coming your way are criminal, others are financial, and you should expect to have to shell out a considerable sum to cover them all. How much might your… Continue reading Examining the true cost of a New York DWI

From minor infractions like traffic tickets to more serious charges, run-ins with the law can affect your life in various ways. Luckily, simple tickets for speeding or disobeying traffic laws generally do not show up on your criminal record, whereas driving infractions such as DUIs do. Unfortunately, your criminal record is a factor that can… Continue reading How Could A Criminal Record Impact Your Future?

Any time you are arrested and charged with a crime, it’s serious. At the same time, the type of charges against you can greatly affect your strategy for dealing with them. For example, you and your defense attorney would not treat a misdemeanor DWI charge the same way you would a charge of DWI manslaughter.… Continue reading How criminal charges are different in federal court

Your marriage is going through a rough spot and it has been for a long time now, but you don’t know if you should make the final decision to end it altogether. Figuring out if your marriage is truly over is not an easy task, but there are some common signs that it might be… Continue reading How To Know If Divorce Is The Best Way Forward

One of the most challenging conversations you may have with your children is talking to them about divorce. While you may feel devastated, your children may feel hurt and overwhelmed.  Over 1 million children become affected by divorce every year. You should expect emotional trauma before, during and after the divorce. Here are four tips… Continue reading 4 tips to help your children cope with divorce