Binghamton Legal Issues Blog
Steps to take during a routine traffic stop
Most New York drivers will get stopped by a police officer at least once in their life. A traffic stop is a temporary detention of a driver by police to investigate a possible crime or minor violation of the law, and one should know what to do when stopped by the...
The penalties for cell phone use while driving in New York
In the state of New York, drivers are not allowed to use cell phones or similar devices while their car is in motion. This means that they cannot make a phone call, send a text message or visit a website unless they are pulled over or parked. It is also illegal to...
Danbury man accused of DWI
On June 14, New York authorities arrested a Fairfield County man for allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content level that was twice the legal limit. The incident occurred in Harrison at around 12:40 a.m. According to media accounts, New York State Police troopers...
Ensuring that children are not harmed in a divorce
New York couples who are getting a divorce with children involved will have many issues to consider. A major aspect of that goes beyond custody, visitation, child support and other categories of family law. Ensuring that the divorce itself does not have a negative...
A billionaire allegedly hides money in South Dakota
For New York spouses in the middle of a divorce, one of their greatest fears could be that the other spouse has siphoned off some of the marital estate and is hiding it. The issue is even worse for the spouse if the assets are being hidden pursuant to the laws of a...
Common questions about traffic tickets
If you are cited for speeding, running a red light or other traffic offenses, you may receive a citation. Traffic tickets may be classified either as infractions or misdemeanor offenses. In most cases, you must appear in court to answer a ticket issued for misdemeanor...
The unique financial challenges of a gray divorce
Many New York residents are making the difficult decision to start the divorce process after decades of marriage. While going through a divorce can be difficult for any couple, those going through a "gray divorce," or a divorce that involves a couple over the age of...
Potential benefits of asking for child support
Parents in New York and throughout the country may be hesitant to ask for a formal child support order. This is because they may believe that doing so could result in a noncustodial parent obtaining greater rights to the child. However, asking for a child support...
How to get a traffic ticket dismissed
Drivers who receive traffic tickets in New York or any other state may be able to challenge the citations in court. Individuals may be able to claim that they were cited based on an officer's subjective opinion that their conduct was unsafe. It may be possible to...
Speeding surges in NYC during COVID-19 travel restrictions
The roads in New York have been very quiet in recent weeks as the state’s residents and officials battle the COVID-19 virus. New York City streets that were clogged with traffic just a few weeks ago are now virtually deserted, which many drivers have taken as an...
