You ran a red light. The camera caught you. Now you’re facing a $50 fine, plus fees – and you’re googling lawyers instead of calling one. That’s your first mistake. Red light camera violations in NYC don’t add points to your license, but if you get 5 or more within 12 months,…
Food stamp benefits are often given to families who can show that they don’t have the income needed to provide food for their household. There is an application process that involves the applicant documenting the income amount received each month, the number of people who live in the home, and…
Deportation and Removal Defense: Understanding Your Legal Rights in Immigration Proceedings There are several reasons the government can initiate deportation proceedings. Often this can make a difference between staying in the country or being expelled. Because the laws regarding deportation are often difficult to understand, hiring an attorney can be…
Sometimes when you are criminally charged in the state of New York, you will receive a Desk Appearance Ticket, otherwise known as a DAT. You might not be sure what the DAT means or what your responsibilities regarding it are. Some people assume the Desk Appearance Ticket is a traffic…
What Constitutes Domestic Violence in New York State New York state law does not define any one particular crime as “domestic violence.” Instead, “domestic violence” is used to refer to a wide variety of different crimes. This means that you can’t be charged with domestic violence. Definition and Scope of…