In the state of new york what is the most I can recover in a settlement for a personal injury

On a "settlement," the tortfeasor's insurance policy will dictate the maximum recovery. In other words, if the tortfeasor has a 100/300 policy,...

I live in Nassau County, NY. If my son (20 years old) has an accident in my car which is also insured in my name, can I be sued?

The answer is yes. Vehicle and Traffic Law sections 153(1) and 388(1) state that the owners of vehicles are liable for the negligent acts of the...

I am on the registration and insurance of a friend's car. In the event she has an accident, am I also liable?

Vehicle and Traffic Law sections 153(1) and 388(1) state that the registered owner of a motor vehicle is liable for any and all negligent acts of...

Police officers issue a Desk Appearance Ticket ("DAT") when the charges are relatively minor (e.g., theft of services [jumping a turnstile],...

What is the next step? Should I hire my own Attorney

Things tend to move slow out in Central Islip; nevertheless, your matter should've been resolved by now. There are only 2 ways to dispose of this...

How much time can a juvenile get for a 1st time robbery case?

Sir: I have handled many similar cases in Queens County (my office is 2 blocks from the courthouse) and usually can work out some sort of plea...

Have dui in ny and i am a greencard holder. i would like to know would it be a problem applying for citizenship

I practice criminal law in Queens County, N.Y., the most racially diverse county in America. Many of my clients are Green Card holders or have no...

You can be charged with Burglary in the Third Degree, a Class D felony, which carries a maximum penalty of 2 1/3 - 7 years in prison. If it's...

In NYC, what actions can be taken if the petitioner/defendant violated the order of protection?

Was the order of protection issued by a Family Court judge or a Criminal Court judge? The person who violated the order can be arrested and...

First of all, if your husband is charged with Attempted Grand Larceny in the First Degree (Penal Law section 110/155.40), then he's being charged...