Getting a speeding ticket in New York is often frustrating and expensive. It’s even more upsetting when you feel you don’t deserve the ticket. You might even consider fighting the ticket in court. But when is fighting a ticket in court a good idea? You’ll have to take...
A stepparent in New York may decide to make it official and adopt their stepchild. It’s when a stepparent becomes a legal parent of their spouse’s child. Taking this step gives a stepparent certain legal rights concerning their stepchild. Do you want to adopt your...
A child support order is a court order that requires one parent to pay the other parent for the support of their child. Sometimes, the current child support order may no longer be appropriate, and you may need a modification. The income of either parent has changed...
Although a traffic ticket is classified as an infraction, a conviction may still result in negative consequences. These consequences typically include a fine and points on your license. However, if you have been convicted of previous traffic violations, you may also...
Like most states, New York uses a point system for traffic tickets. The number of points added depends on the infraction, and too many points can suspend your license. However, there are ways you may challenge the ticket in Binghamton, New York. Challenges to traffic...
If you're a commercial driver in New York, you need to know the consequences of traffic violations. Traffic violations that occur while you're driving a commercial vehicle can result in points on your driver's license. If you accumulate too many points, your license...
Getting a ticket may seem like an inconvenience for you or it may be the last straw in a long string of mistakes. While it might be tempting to get it over with and pay the ticket, the ramifications it has on your driving future and license record are worth...
When you receive a traffic ticket, a common instinct is to mail it in, plead guilty and pay the fine to avoid the hassle of contesting. However, this can lead to additional costs and consequences you may not initially consider. Everyone has the right to contest a...
You recently received your first traffic violation as a truck driver. You worry about losing your CDL and tarnishing your career, but should you? Chron explores violations that do not jeopardize your truck driver's license. Not every mistake puts your livelihood at...
When an officer pulls you over in a routine traffic stop and suspects you of driving under the influence, what comes next? They have a slew of tools at their disposal, and they will use these to confirm or deny their suspicions. Field sobriety tests are one of the...
