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 […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Dec
Dec
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 […]
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Dec
Dec
As an experienced Buffalo Personal Injury Lawyer I am often asked about cases that involve slips and falls. A lot of people, especially in the winter when we’re dealing with inclement weather, slip and fall on icy and snowy conditions. Often those injuries are devastating, a fractured hip or a fractured pelvis, some pretty serious […]
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Dec
Dec
As a Buffalo DWI attorney, I am often asked whether a DWI or driving while intoxicated can be reduced to a lesser offense. This will depend on a number of factors. Each county district attorney has a different policy regarding plea reductions. It will also depend on what your breathalyzer reading was, whether or not […]
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Dec
Dec
As a Buffalo Personal Injury Attorney, perhaps the most difficult cases to handle are when somebody dies in the accident. You’re dealing with the grief and the loss of a loved one. You have to be able to explain to the client that this type of case is different than a standard personal injury case. […]
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Dec
Dec
As a Buffalo DWI Attorney, I am often asked how long it will take to fight a DWI charge. We will be able to advise you on the length of the time after reviewing all the facts of your case. It can take from anywhere to two months to up to one year. Have you […]