“Not Guilty” Verdict After DWI Trial

Posted on November 20, 2019

Our client was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. Police arrested her at a restaurant, alleging her speech was slurred and she smelled of alcoholic beverages. No witnesses observed her driving her car. At trial, we pointed out a lack of evidence that our client refused the breathalyzer test as alleged. This helped overcome the...

CDH Law PLLC gives an overview of New York's drug possession charges and defenses.

New York Drug Possession Charges and Defenses

Posted on November 8, 2019

A drug possession charge varies in severity depending on a number of different factors. Certain drugs considered to be more dangerous will likely come with more severe penalties. Larger quantities of the drug will likely result in heightened charges. While the penalties will vary in severity depending on the specifics, all...

CDH Law PLLC discusses how a New York DWI can be reduced.

Can a New York DWI Be Reduced?

Posted on November 5, 2019

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New York is a serious offense. Law enforcement has been working hard to try and reduce the number of DWIs and this means that they have been cracking down on those violating the state drunk driving laws. The good news is that, if you have been...

Dukes Not Guilty of Sexual Assault

Posted on October 4, 2019

After a second trial, CDH Law obtained an acquittal for Sheldon Dukes, accused of predatory sexual assault in Watertown, New York. He faced life in prison if convicted. The judge took less than 30 minutes to issue his verdict. In the previous trial, the jury could not agree and the result was a mistrial. ...

CDH Law PLLC discusses how you can modify a parenting plan.

Parenting Plan Modification

Posted on October 4, 2019

The primary purpose of a parenting plan is to address who will have legal and physical custody of a child. Legal custody refers to the right of a parent or guardian to make decisions regarding your child. There can be sole legal custody or joint legal custody and this can be included...

Driver Violation Point System

Posted on October 1, 2019

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has the Driver Violation Point System in place as a means of identifying who they deem to be “high risk drivers” and taking action against them. As you accrue more points, you run the risk of fines. You also run the risk of...

CDH Law, PLLC discusses the different types of drug charges in New York.

New York Drug Charges

Posted on September 6, 2019

New York is well known as having some of the strictest, harshest drug laws in the United States. While the laws regarding the making, sale, and distribution of drugs are complex, New York has made it clear that those convicted of these kinds of charges will face serious consequences. Extended prison sentences...

Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree

Posted on September 3, 2019

Harassment Charges Misdemeanor charges should be taken very seriously. While the penalties may not be as severe for misdemeanors as they are for felonies, facing a misdemeanor conviction still means you will potentially be hit with substantial fines, possible jail time, and other collateral damage to your personal and professional life. A

CDH Law, PLLC discusses embezzlement and it potential penalties in New York.

Embezzlement and its Potential Penalties

Posted on August 12, 2019

Embezzlement Terms like embezzlement and larceny seem to get jumbled together when thinking about criminal law. To clear things up a bit, embezzlement is a form of larceny. Larceny, what many refer to as “theft,” refers to the wrongful taking of property from its rightful owner. A person may commit larceny through embezzlement....

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Summer Divorces

Posted on August 7, 2019

Memories of summers when you were growing up may bring images of beach time, backyard barbecues, family vacations, and freedom. You rarely see all of the effort that was put into these activities until you are a grown-up with a family of your own. The financial pressures of paying for a vacation,...

CDH Law discusses what you need to do to prepare for divorce in New York.

Preparing for Divorce

Posted on July 21, 2019

Divorce is a major transitional time. Whether it is uncontested or contested, divorce will bring major life changes. If you are in the midst of a divorce or are even considering a divorce, preparing for the divorce process can help you cope with what lies ahead. Preparing for Divorce: What Can You Do?

CDH Law discusses what a prenuptial agreement is.

Prenuptial Agreements

Posted on July 18, 2019

A prenuptial agreement is often a sensitive topic to broach with your significant other. As you plan for marriage and a future together, couples often shy away from discussing such an agreement as it plans for a future in which they are separated by divorce or death. Prenuptial agreements, however, can...