What is the BAC Limit for a DWI in New York?

Buffalo DWI Attorney Discusses Legal Limit for Blood Alcohol Content

As a Buffalo DWI Attorney, I am often asked what the limits for blood alcohol content or BAC are. For driving while impaired, which is an infraction, it’s up to 0.07. For driving while intoxicated, which is a misdemeanor, it’s 0.08 to 0.17. For aggravated DWI it’s 0.18 or over. Are you concerned what the […]

Buffalo Child Custody Attorney Explains How Medical Bills are Handled

Buffalo Child Custody Attorney

I often have parents come to me as an experienced Buffalo Child Custody Attorney, and they ask how non-reimbursed medical bills should be handled.  Expenses that are not covered by insurance are called non-reimbursed medical expenses. Those normally include co-pays for doctor visits and prescriptions. In New York State, the law says those expenses are […]

Buffalo Investors & Exchangors Group: Seminar January 17th

Buffalo Investors & Exchangors Group

The Tuesday, January 17th, meeting of the Buffalo Investors & Exchangors Group (B.I.E.G.), will feature a Panel discussion with 3 experts in real estate investing. The meeting will be held at the Millennium Hotel, located at 2040 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga (next to the Walden Galleria Mall). The meeting is free and open to the public. […]

Buffalo Real Estate Attorney Discusses Rented Property Riders

Buffalo Real Estate Attorney Discusses Rented Property Riders

As a Buffalo Real Estate Attorney, I am often asked about the rented property riders. Rented property riders are essential if you are buying rental property. These riders lay out all of the terms pertaining to the lease, when the lease expires, the security deposits, etc. One very important provision of rented property riders is to allow the […]

Divorce Vs. Separation

Buffalo Divorce Attorney

Sometimes, a person comes into see me wanting to know the difference between divorce and separation – and whether or not they can formalize their separation with a written agreement. A normal separation agreement is a 10- to 40-page (or even longer) document which addresses all the issues that exist between the parties – the […]

What is a Breathalyzer and How is it Used?

Buffalo DWI Attorney Discusses Breathalyzer Tests

As a Buffalo DWI attorney, I am often asked whether or not to refuse a breathalyzer test. Although you should be very cooperative when you’re pulled over for DWI, you are not required to submit to a breathalyzer test. However, you can face the possibility of having your license revoked for refusing the test. If […]

What are the Penalties for a DWI in Buffalo?

Buffalo DWI Attorney Discusses Penalties

As a Buffalo DWI Attorney, I am often asked what are the possible penalties for a DWI conviction. This will depend on a number of factors as to whether or not there was an accident, what your past record is. It can result in a fine, imprisonment, conditional discharge. There is also a civil penalty […]

How Can I Claim Damages in a Personal Injury Case?

Buffalo Personal Injury Attorney Discusses Claiming Items

As an experienced Buffalo Personal Injury Attorney often folks come into the office and they want to know what items they can make a claim for. Generally, there are three categories of damages that you can make a claim for. The first is for your medical bills, the second is for your lost wages, and […]

What are the Differences Between a DWI and a DWAI?

Buffalo DWI Attorney Discusses Driving while Intoxicated & Driving while Impaired

As a Buffalo DWI Attorney, I am often asked about the differences between DWI, which is driving while intoxicated, or DWAI, which is driving while impaired. There are many differences. First, driving while intoxicated is a criminal misdemeanor, whereas driving while impaired is a traffic infraction. There are also many differences regarding the possible jail […]