It's certainly true that for many, the ho-ho-holidays are less about comfort and joy and more about tension and off-the-charts stress. In fact, experts in the field of domestic violence have discovered that there is a significant uptick of instances of spousal abuse...
Criminal Defense, Real Estate And Estate Planning
Year: 2017
Domestic violence laws in New York – The basics
In New York, a domestic violence charge is a serious offense. Furthermore, both the family court and the criminal court have jurisdiction when it comes to domestic violence, including assault, stalking, and other violent criminal acts that fall under the category....
Sharing, gifting or selling prescription drugs is a crime
You may think that once a doctor writes you a prescription and you pay the pharmacist for your medication, that you own it. Typically, ownership means you can do what you want with possession. If you decide to give your dresser away for no compensation, that's a kind...
The opioid epidemic: The facts to know
Opiates are addictive, and as such, they're often limited when given to patients for pain. Some kinds of opiates are completely illegal, like heroin, because of the significant possibility for abuse. Those facing a DUI may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol,...
Common defenses against drug possession
Drug possession charges are a very serious matter, regardless of what type of charges a person might receive. In general, drug charge sentences draw many of the strongest sentences a person can receive for a nonviolent crime. You have some very important decisions to...
What penalties come with a first DWI charge in New York?
If you or someone you love will soon face criminal driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in New York, you may wonder about the penalties. New York does not take kindly to impaired driving and has very strict penalties in place to deter potential offenders. Driving...
Don’t become a shoplifting statistic
It's estimated that there are 27 million shoplifters in the United States. That breaks down to about one out of every 11 individuals. In a recent five-year period, over 10 million people got caught shoplifting. If you have fallen prey to the temptation to do a little...
Defense options for a DWI charge
Imagine meeting your friends after work on Friday to start your weekend. You spent a few hours cutting loose, winding down from stressful week. Things took a turn when you were on your way home. As you turned into your neighborhood, you saw red and blue lights flash...
When does a DUI become a felony?
In general, driving under the influence (DUI) charges are misdemeanors. However, there are certain circumstances that raise a DUI to a felony. Imagine clocking out on Friday and stopping by your favorite bar to have a drink with your friends. One drink turned into...
Did your wife falsely accuse you of domestic violence?
In a heated family argument between two spouses, push can come to shove, and it happens more often than anyone cares to believe. That said, sometimes it doesn't happen. Sometimes, a spouse will falsely accuse the other spouse of a domestic violence act. Because New...