New York drug crime laws are among the strictest in the country. These laws cover the manufacture, distribution, trafficking and consumption of drugs. Therefore, several drug criminals have fallen victim in the past for engaging in mega drug crimes involving drugs...
It’s never easy to know that a beloved family member, maybe even a parent, left you out of their will. You even may wonder if you should contest your loved one’s will to get your share. However, you can’t contest a will just because you don’t like its terms....
For many residents of New York, filing your taxes can seem overly complicated, and unless you earn your living working as a certified public accountant, you may find that you make more than a few guesses or estimates when getting ready to file. At Russo, Karl,...
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles clearly states that a DUI or DWI conviction stays on your record for up to 15 years. A DWIA conviction may remain on your record for ten years. The department of motor vehicles in New York provides you with a driving record...
The long stretches of sidewalks in New York are always full of people as they walk every day to their daily lives, unaware of the many dangers that lie below their feet. Some of these dangers include poorly maintained access panels, side grates, and utility holes. A...
Injuring another person while you are driving under the influence can escalate your potential charges quickly. This crime is known as vehicular assault in the second degree. Causing serious physical injury to someone while driving intoxicated raises your charges from...
Anyone who has spent even a little time in New York City knows it’s a city where getting through the crowded streets is a challenge. Cars, bicycles, motorcycles, buses, taxis, motorcycles, electric scooters and pedestrians all navigate busy Manhattan roads, making it...
Your estate plan can help your family members handle your final affairs while they are still healing from their grief over losing you. Drafting your estate plan now insures it is in place before anything happens to prevent you from carrying out your intentions. You...
Every brain injury is different. It's difficult to say, especially in the immediate time after an injury, how it will affect the patient. A traumatic brain injury can cause minor symptoms or may result in massive changes to a person's abilities. Traumatic brain...
The court has several options available for sentencing a person who have been convicted of a crime or who has pleaded guilty to a criminal charge. Before you set up your defense, you should be aware of what types of sentences you might be facing. Your defense attorney...
