Remarrying is an exciting new chapter in your life, but it can also bring changes in many areas. For one, it is important to review and update your New York estate plan to ensure that your wishes are still reflected and that your loved ones are provided for. Review...
The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test is a type of field sobriety test used by law enforcement officers in New York and around the country to determine whether a person is impaired by alcohol or drugs while driving. It is one of several tests that may be...
A conviction for drinking and driving can have severe consequences for your nursing career. A DWI conviction can be seen as a violation of the code of conduct in nursing. Depending on the jurisdiction you work in and the severity of the charge, this could result in...
Police officers in New York and around the country ask motorists to take field sobriety tests when they observe signs of impairment but lack the probable cause they need to make an arrest. In the late 1970s, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
Estate planning is one of those things that we all know we should do, but it's also one of those things that many of us put off. Why? Probably because it's a difficult conversation to have. But it's a conversation that needs to happen as soon as possible. Some of the...
Getting arrested for DUI is one of the most traumatic things that could happen to a New Yorker. If you are pulled over by a police officer and asked to take a breath test, you might refuse. However, what happens in this situation? Refusing to take a breath test New...
If you're arrested for drunk driving in the state of New York, you may be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. The court will decide what to charge you with based on several factors. Whether you got arrested for drunk driving before A misdemeanor refers to a...
Buying a home is an extremely significant milestone in a person's life. However, it can be easy to allow your excitement about the transaction to overshadow the potential risks involved with acquiring property in New York or anywhere else. This is true whether you are...
Becoming a parent is one of the biggest joys for any New York resident. Once you have a child, you should focus on estate planning to secure their future. Create a will with a testamentary trust Creating a will is one of the first steps you should take with your...
If you enter a structure without permission, you may be charged with burglary. However, there are several elements that a New York prosecutor must prove before you can be convicted of the crime. You gain entry to a structure that you don't own The first element of a...