Family Law Lawyer and Divorce Attorney in Brooklyn, NY
Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Divorce Proceedings Domestic violence is a devastating reality for many individuals, and its implications often extend far beyond the immediate trauma, especially during divorce proceedings. Allegations of abuse can significantly influence outcomes in areas such as custody, financial support, and property division. For those in Brooklyn facing these challenges, […]
Alphabetical List of New York Crimes That I Defend Clients Against: CRIME NAME PENAL CODE OFFENSE LEVEL abandonment of a child 260.00 E non-violent felony abortion in the first degree 125.45 D violent felony abortion in the second degree 125.40 E non-violent felony absconding from a community treatment facility 205.19 E non-violent felony absconding from […]
The criminal justice system deals with juvenile offenders differently than how it does with adults who are charged with a crime. Children who get arrested will find that their case will move much quicker in the Courts than an adult’s case would. While an adult’s criminal conviction is meant to serve as a punishment, New York’s juvenile […]
The state legislature is currently considering three bills that would result in an increase in drunken driving arrests and drunken driving charges in New York State. Since the start of the New Year, police across New York State have stepped up DWI enforcement resulting in an increase in DWI arrests. Now, with three bills being […]
Anyone charged with “criminal mischief,” in relation to an act of vandalism, should know their rights under New York Law. In New York State, anyone accused of the act of vandalism will likely be charged with “criminal mischief.” Under the statute, a person accused of vandalism can be charged with Criminal Mischief in the First, […]
A Desk Appearance Ticket (commonly referred to as a D.A.T.) is a notice of court date that is given to someone who has been arrested by the police. The only difference between a D.A.T. and any other arrest is that in the case of a D.A.T., the police have made a determination that the person […]
Knowing what to expect when you have been charged with shoplifting in New York State can make all the difference in the outcome of your criminal defense case. Getting arrested for shoplifting can be both embarrassing and stressful. If that isn’t enough, you may be facing criminal charges that carry potential jail sentences of up […]
If you have been charged with statutory rape in New York State, you may be worried about whether you can get a fair trial. There is a stigma attached to statutory rape cases and many defendants worry that no one will understand the unique situation that got them into this legal mess. Although the laws […]
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that criminal suspects seeking to protect their right to remain silent must actually speak up to keep it! If you are arrested and the police wish to question you about the alleged crime, they have to tell you first that you have the right to remain silent (Miranda warnings). […]
When it comes to refusing a breathalyzer test in New York, many drivers are not aware of the rules. In New York, if you have a valid driver’s license issued by the state, you are automatically subject to New York’s implied consent laws. This means that you are legally required to submit to a chemical test […]
