The greater New York City metropolitan area continually experiences traffic collisions and pedestrian accidents. The sheer volume of people living in the region, combined with thousands of private and commercial vehicles on the road, means things will go wrong at...
Criminal Defense, Real Estate And Estate Planning
Year: 2021
Using revocable trusts
There's a lot of information out there about estate planning, particularly when it comes to living trusts, which are also called revocable trusts. This type of trust can solve a variety of financial issues that you may not be able to solve with a will or other forms...
Repeat DWI offenders face stiff penalties in New York
New York State has some of the strictest rules for repeated DWI offenders in the United States. If you are arrested for DWI in New York, you can expect to face some tough restrictions and even jail time unless you mount a sound defense. Impairment may not be apparent...
Potential defenses to drunk driving charges
Many drivers who are cited for DWI in New York have little to say in the way of a defense. Those who register well beyond the .08 BAC limit understand this well, and especially if they have been involved in an accident. Many DWI charges are very valid. However, even...
Pleading not guilty and setting up a TVB hearing
Many drivers in New York end up getting a traffic ticket at some point. Although it might be tempting to simply plead guilty and pay the ticket, you should avoid doing that. Instead, you should fight the ticket by pleading not guilty and setting up a Traffic...
Protecting your assets for later inheritances
Preserving assets for your heirs is something you can achieve through estate planning. New York law supports your right to organize your estate and prepare it for your beneficiaries. Estate owners have to set aside their assets to make the best of their future...
Blood tests vs. Breathalyzers and refusal
Officers in Sayville, New York, are allowed to conduct chemical testing to determine if a driver is legally drunk. The officer may give a blood, breath, or urine test, but blood and breath are the most common. Some drivers may wonder if they can legally refuse the...
How can I sell real estate in probate?
When it comes to settling a will and dealing with an estate, one of the biggest and most important issues is how to sell real estate. Real estate that is in probate cannot be sold like a normal house. In New York, you need to go through a certain procedure to ensure...
Avoiding mistakes when buying a house sight unseen
It's more possible than ever to do things entirely online that used to involve inconvenient, drawn-out and often costly in-person interactions or mailed correspondences. In the past, few people would have dreamed of purchasing a home over the internet because it...
DNA evidence is mostly accurate
Since it was discovered, DNA evidence has changed criminal justice proceedings in New York significantly. People may hear stories about people who have had old convictions overturned thanks to new DNA evidence coming to light. However, it's important to know that DNA...