Defending Your Rights In
New York For Over 25 Years
You need to respond to a New York traffic ticket, and that decision can affect your license, finances and daily routine over time. A quick payment might resolve the matter, but it can also result in points, fines or other lasting effects that extend beyond the initial...
Dog bites can happen fast and with little warning. A calm walk can become a serious injury in seconds. New York recently changed the rules about who pays for these injuries. If a dog hurts you, you should understand the current law so you can seek the help you need....
A DWI arrest in New York can swiftly alter your routine and place serious demands on your time and resources. Court appearances may start soon after the stop, expenses often rise and your driving privileges could face suspension or revocation. Understanding the...
Certain dangerous incidents do not receive the consideration they deserve. A surprising number of people do not treat slip-and-falls with the respect they deserve. People are often dismissive about same-level falls. They assume that people do not sustain major...
Police officers on traffic patrol can stop anyone who seems to have broken the law. They have the authority to either arrest drivers or issue citations. More serious traffic violations may lead to criminal charges rather than a simple traffic ticket. Driving while...
People facing criminal charges often fear the future. Defendants worry about missing work to go to trial. They feel anxious about living with a criminal record. They may also worry about the attention that trying to fight the charges they face might attract. Between...
Traffic tickets are one of the risks of driving. Anytime a motorist violates the law by driving too fast or failing to use a turn signal, police officers may stop them and issue a citation. More serious traffic offenses might even lead to arrest and criminal charges....
Dogs are among the more popular companion animals owned by individuals in New York. Countless people have pet dogs that they frequently take into public spaces. Farmers and businesses may also rely on dogs to perform certain functions, such as protecting livestock or...
An arrest for any criminal offense – regardless of whether a person is ultimately charged, prosecuted and convicted or not – generally involves having a mug shot taken. It’s not unreasonable to be concerned about what happens to that mug shot and whether it’s out...
Driving is often an important part of independent living. A large percentage of working adults transport themselves to and from their jobs every day. Those with children or other dependent family members rely on their personal vehicles to meet the needs of their loved...
