What Civil Liberties Do Felons Lose?

Posted on August 25, 2021

Crimes are categorized based on the severity of the offense. At the top are felonies. Felony crimes are considered to be crimes of a very serious nature and the consequences for a felony conviction are correlated with the severity of such crimes. The New York legal code considers felonies to be...

What Goes On During Probate Proceedings?

Posted on August 11, 2021

Probate can take a long time. Have you heard this? Oftentimes, probate’s reputation for being time-consuming and lengthy proceeds a person realizing what actually goes on during the probate process. There are many things that need to happen during probate. The personal representative is tasked with overseeing and executing almost everything....

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Do I Have to File for Divorce in the Same State I Got Married?

Posted on July 16, 2021

Have you decided to get a divorce? You may have thought this was the beginning of the end of the tough decisions you will need to face, but there are many more decisions and processes that will need to be navigated as you start on your path to a new chapter...

What Is Hearsay?

Posted on July 13, 2021

“Objection! Hearsay!” Have you heard this shouted in some of your favorite TV legal dramas? Most of us have. What exactly, however, does this mean? Hearsay refers to a central rule of evidence and a complicated one at that. While conversationally, people may refer to hearsay as secondhand information, the implications in...

How Do I Begin Uncontested Divorce Proceedings?

Posted on June 25, 2021

Whether contested or uncontested, preparing for divorce can be critical to ensuring your best interests are protected and that the process goes as smoothly as possible. Do what you can to get your finances in order. Divorce marks a major financial transition for many couples, going from a double to a...

How to Appeal in a Criminal Case

Posted on June 22, 2021

If you have been convicted of a crime and sentenced, you may feel defeated and without hope. There may be, however, several different ways for you to challenge your conviction. One such way is through a criminal appeal. How to Appeal in a Criminal Case The court you appeal your case...

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What Is the Burden of Proof in a Criminal Case?

Posted on May 28, 2021

The burden of proof, regardless of whether it is a civil suit or a criminal trial, is the burden that the prosecution or plaintiff must meet in order to be successful in the legal pursuit at hand. For prosecutors in a criminal case, they are looking to meet the burden of proof...

I Had Another Child, Can I Get Child Support Reduced?

Posted on May 27, 2021

After a separation or divorce, life keeps moving forward. For many, it can feel like the start of a new chapter. You are likely to go on and build new relationships. You may even end up having more kids. With changes in circumstances, such as a new child, you...

What Is Covered by Attorney-Client Privilege?

Posted on April 29, 2021

Some people may have a vague sense of attorney-client privilege. To most, it may appear as some sort of expansive, invisible shield that keeps anything that goes on between them and their criminal defense attorney hidden. While the attorney-client privilege does offer significant protection surrounding communications between a client or a...

How Remarriage Can Impact Estate Planning

Posted on April 26, 2021

After putting an estate plan in place, life continues moving forward. Families change. There are marriages and there are divorces. There are births and there are deaths. Because of this, it can be critical to keep your estate plan updated to reflect your most current life circumstances. After a major life...

What Is the Difference Between a Misdemeanor and a Felony?

Posted on March 22, 2021

New York falls in line with most other states in dividing crimes into two central categories. There are misdemeanors and felonies. Both levels of crimes can carry significant penalties. There are, however, some distinctive features of misdemeanors and felonies that should be noted. What is the difference between a misdemeanor and...

Portability of the Estate Tax Exemption

Posted on March 19, 2021

The federal estate tax is applicable to the transfer of property after a person’s death. The tax can end up taking a significant portion of the estate’s value. The good news is, however, that the tax only applies to the part of the estate’s value that exceeds the federal estate tax exemption...