Without a will, family members may face difficult questions about who should handle the estate, who should receive certain property and whether your wishes will matter. In New York, this is called dying intestate. Instead of following written instructions from you,...
If you received a summons or a law enforcement officer arrested you for an alcohol-related driving offense in New York, the letters on that paperwork matter more than most people realize. New York does not use the term DUI. The charges you may face under New York...
It takes decades of education and training to get the licensure needed to work in the healthcare industry. Whether a physician, nurse or other medical professional that requires special licensure, the reality is allegations of drunk driving can put this license at...
Many people treat a will as the definitive authority on who gets what after death. If your relationship with your spouse has grown distant or contentious, you might assume your spouse can simply cut you out entirely. But in New York, that assumption is not always...
Motor vehicle collisions are disruptive. They completely derail people's plans for the day and may also cause lingering issues. If people sustain injuries during a car crash, it may take them weeks or months to fully recover. They may have medical expenses putting...
If police officers suspect individuals of impaired driving ability, they may conduct traffic stops. They may ask drivers to perform field sobriety tests, and they may also administer chemical tests. Driving while impaired (DWI) charges frequently follow failed alcohol...
Planning how to leave an inheritance to your children is an important part of securing their future. It’s not just about deciding what to leave, but also determining how to leave it in a way that supports their long-term well-being and financial stability. Consider...
The penalty for a drug possession conviction in the state of New York varies depending on the type and quantity of the illegal controlled substance at issue. The offender’s past criminal record, immigration status and whether or not they intended to sell their...
If you are going through a personal injury lawsuit, you know the feelings that can come with this process: frustration, anger, perhaps embarassment. All of these emotions are normal. However, it is essential to process them correctly and in the appropriate space. Some...
For many people, their first arrest and encounter with the criminal justice system is a DWI or other impaired driving offense. It can be overwhelming. Getting placed in handcuffs, riding in the back of a police car and sitting for hours in a holding cell can all seem...
