New York No-Fault Divorce

Posted on June 27, 2019

If you have looked into getting a divorce in New York, you have probably run into some complicated legal jargon. One of these terms may have been “no fault” divorce. There is enough to deal with when you are contemplating divorce without having to worry about the complexities of the legal process....

Failure to Pay New York Traffic Fines

Posted on June 24, 2019

Whether the ticket was for running a stop sign or speeding, it is important to pay the fine for your traffic violation. Address the fine right away. It is far too easy to put the ticket in your glove box and forget the incident ever happened. Failure to pay a New York...

Veteran’s Treatment Court opens in Onondaga County

Posted on June 6, 2019

The brand new Veteran's Treatment Court in Onondaga County is a judicial diversion program for misdemeanor and felony-level veteran offenders. The goal of this court is to help those that served our nation by providing them with an alternative to the traditional justice system. CDH Law, a veteran-owned law firm, is proud to participate...

Trial acquittal on felony assault charge

Posted on June 2, 2019

Witnesses claimed our client participated in a brutal assault. He was charged with assault in the first degree and faced up to 25 years in prison if convicted. Before trial, these witnesses identified our client in a photo lineup. At trial, we were able to persuade the jury that their testimony was unreliable and...

What is Cyberstalking?

Posted on May 23, 2019

Cyberstalking The crime of stalking is defined as repeatedly harassing or threatening behavior. With the growth of the internet and various social media platforms, stalking is now potentially happening both offline and online. Cyberstalking is when the harassing or threatening behavior occurs on the internet or by other electronic means. Online behavior and all of...

What is a White Collar Crime?

Posted on May 12, 2019

White collar crimes are named because they are often related to the realms of white collar workers such as finances, politics, or business. It is not, however, necessarily restricted to these kinds of workers. A white collar crime is considered to be a non-violent criminal act committed with the intention of unlawful financial gain....

What is the Difference Between DWI and DWAI?

Posted on April 19, 2019

New York DWI Versus DWAI While most people have heard of driving under the influence DUI, that is not actually what it is called in the State of New York. In New York, what is commonly referred to as a DUI is actually called a DWI or driving while intoxicated. In addition to a DUI,...

CDH Law’s Efforts Result in Possible Life Sentence Reduced

Posted on April 16, 2019

In this article, we discuss our efforts on behalf of James Brower in Chenango County. Facing the most serious of felony charges and life in prison, Mr. Brower pled guilty to hindering prosecution in the first degree, a class D non-violent Felony.

What do Points on Your Driving Record Mean?

Posted on April 11, 2019

Points on Your Driving Record When you get a traffic ticket in New York, you get more than just a fine. You also get points assessed on your driver’s license. The Driver Violation Point System in New York is a way for the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to both identify and take necessary...

Dukes Trial Ends In Hung Jury

Posted on April 3, 2019

The article below is reprinted from wwnytv.com and the original can be found here. Excellent defense work from our litigators Clifton Carden, III and Brian Tedd. "The Sheldon Dukes sexual assault trial has ended in a hung jury Jefferson County Court. That means the jury could not...

Five Things You Should Know About Divorcing With Kids

Posted on March 29, 2019

Some parents stay together even after their marital relationship has ended because they believe that it is best for the children. However, being in an unhappy relationship can make home a tense, miserable place for everyone to live. If you are contemplating divorcing with kids, a New York divorce lawyer can...

Cross-Examination is the Key to Trial Success

Posted on March 14, 2019

In this excellent article in the New York State Bar Association Journal, W. Russell Corker provides a short introduction to the key principles of an effective cross-examination, "the single most important deciding factor in the outcome of a trial." While this is a great refresher for trial lawyers, we think our clients...