Across the United States, an individual cannot legally purchase or consume alcohol until they are 21 years of age. When an individual does consume a significant amount of alcohol and then drives with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or greater, they may be...
Year: 2018
Recoverable Damages in Dutchess County
When an individual becomes injured due to the negligence of another party, they may want to know what their legal options are in New York State. Bringing a personal injury lawsuit against a liable party can allow the victim to recover significant damages if negligence...
Larceny Crimes in Dutchess County
When an individual steals property from another party, it is considered a larceny crime. Being convicted of larceny can have very serious effects on an individual. Penalties for committing larceny crimes in New York State are largely based on the value of the property...
Dutchess County Premises Liability
Property owners in Dutchess County and throughout the state of New York are responsible for making sure their property will not cause anyone to become injured. The concept of premises liability is pretty simple: keep your property safe because if not, an injured...
Can social media ruin my lawsuit?
When an individual brings legal action because they claim that they were injured on the job or due to the negligence of another party, it is important to make sure that they are very careful about what they post on their social media profiles. In fact, there have been...
Sobriety Checkpoints for Superbowl Sunday
Today, New York State’s Governor announced that local law enforcement agencies, as well as the New York State Police, will be enforcing the STOP-DWI campaign this weekend. Superbowl Sunday is notorious for high rates of alcohol consumption and therefore, police...
What is sovereign immunity?
Private individuals are not the only people that need quality representation. When municipalities in New York face litigation in a myriad of legal matters, or require quality legal advice or advocacy, they need the same diligent legal representation as a private...
Child Endangerment Defense
While child neglect and abuse remain a serious problem plaguing our society, there are numerous instances where an innocent person is accused of terrible acts. Child Protective Services (CPS) and the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) function to protect...
State Police Find Record Number of Fake IDs
New York State law enforcement is always trying to maintain safety throughout the state and hold individuals who break laws accountable for their actions. This week, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that 2017 broke a record for the number of arrests made in connection...
BAC Tests Administered After Serious Crashes
When individuals in New York State are involved in a serious car accident, they may be facing life-changing consequences. Of course, this goes for both the driver that caused the crash and the victims of the crash. A serious motor vehicle accident can be defined by...