In most states, the jury’s verdict must be unanimous to convict a defendant. Before April 2020, Louisiana and Oregon didn't require a unanimous decision, which caused thousands of people to be put behind bars. However, the Supreme Court ruled in April that all jury...
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Estate planning issues for remarried adults
Married people over 50 are getting divorced more than ever before. They're also remarrying in many cases. That's one reason older adults in New York need to be aware of estate planning considerations for people entering a second or third marriage. If people aren't...
Real estate inheritance: Things to keep in mind
Many people in New York state and across the country don't really know what really happens after a real estate property is transferred in a will. One issue could be dealing with the occupants of the inherited property. Partner living situations In many cases, after a...
The importance of beginning estate planning when you are young
Young adults in their 20s and 30s in New York often don't think about estate planning. Their main concerns after graduating from college usually involve paying their student loans and accumulating enough money for a mortgage or a decent apartment. As young adults...
How to modify a home loan
Homeowners in New York and throughout the country may have multiple options when it comes to refinancing or modifying the terms of their mortgages. For instance, a lender may agree to reduce the interest rate on the loan or extend the repayment term in an effort to...
New York drug investigation leads to four arrests
Police in New York took four men into custody on May 27 in connection with an ongoing narcotics investigation in Clinton County. The arrests were made during the execution of a search warrant in Plattsburgh. The Plattsburgh Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement...
Do you know the risks of driving with a suspended license in NY?
Motor vehicles are practically a requirement for modern life. While some people in major cities may take public transportation and other choose to ride share or use taxi services, most people depend on their own vehicles to get them where they need to go. From heading...
Fighting Breathalyzer results is possible
When an officer informs you that you failed a Breathalyzer test and issues charges, it can seem as though you have no strong options for building your defense. Breathalyzers enjoy high levels of confidence in the eyes of the public, and many people wrongly assume that...
Heroin convictions may be avoided with treatment
The heroin epidemic that's sweeping from coast to coast in the United States bears very little resemblance to the heroin problem of the '60s and '70s. Then, the user demographics mainly skewed toward young, urban, African-American men and performers in the music...
Felony convictions come with difficult penalties
The top priority for a person who is facing a felony conviction has to be getting a defense prepared. Many people think in terms of only the penalties that the court will impose upon conviction. What they don't necessarily realize is that there are other things to...