If you will be finalizing your divorce or legal separation this year, you need to know how changing your marital status will affect your taxes. We can’t give legal advice or cover every topic in a blog post, but a few of the major issues include how alimony and child support are treated, contributions to […]
The Society of Actuaries says that Americans are living longer. Statistically, half of all women and a third of all men who are in their 50s today will live to 90 years of age. Among married couples, there’s a 50-percent shot that one of the spouses will live to 92. If you’re unhappy in your […]
Accidents happen every day, at work, school or even while you are just strolling down the sidewalk in Buffalo. Often, they happen because of someone else’s negligence. When you suffer an injury because another individual was careless or reckless, like a distracted driver, you should not have to bear the burden of high medical expenses, […]
People who violate the law on a fairly regular basis know authorities will probably catch up with them someday. As a result, the most strategic offenders—typically those who break the law to earn a living, whether by shoplifting, selling drugs, or engaging in prostitution—have a criminal defense lawyer on speed dial. But no one ever […]
In the state of New York, a conviction for DWI or DWAI has both direct and indirect costs, which might include fines, license reinstatement fees, lost wages, and higher car insurance premiums. When you consider that even a first-time offender could face jail time, though, the associated expenses might be the least of your worries. […]
Most Americans live paycheck to paycheck, so missing just a few weeks of work due to an injury is enough to fall behind on essential bills. Even a relatively well-off individual can find it challenging to make ends meet after being sidelined from work and accruing steep medical bills. Fortunately, if your injury was caused […]
Maybe you had a drink or two; maybe you didn’t. Regardless, the sight of red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror can send your blood pressure soaring. Those who are stopped and accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol can benefit from a basic understanding of the types of charges and […]
Getting charged for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can have life-altering consequences. Many social events, from sports games to office parties, serve alcohol. It’s possible to get behind the wheel of a car feeling confident in your ability to safely drive only to be pulled over or caught up in a roadblock. Occasionally, people have false […]
In order to reduce the risks associated with intoxicated drivers, New York has implemented severe penalties for those charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. Repeat offenders, especially, face harsh consequences, even if no one was hurt as a result of the alleged drunk driving. The higher your blood alcohol content (BAC), the stiffer the […]
New York has taken steps over the years to crack down on drunk driving. Harsh penalties are a means of deterring potential offenders. Unfortunately, innocent people also get caught up in drunk driving suppression efforts. Whether it’s getting home late when you have a babysitter because of a road block or facing unfounded criminal charges, […]
