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What should you know about receiving your first DWI?
If you are driving in New York with a blood alcohol concentration between 0.08% and 0.18%, and law enforcement pulls you over, authorities will charge you with driving while intoxicated. The legal repercussions of a first DWI vary from the repercussions of a second...
How do you care for your kids while drafting a will?
When parents in New York set down to create an estate plan, one of the most important things they consider is what will happen to their children if they pass away unexpectedly. Who will care for them, will they have enough money and who will walk them through the...
How can a DWI conviction haunt you?
As New York has such stringent DWI laws, drivers like you should understand that a DWI conviction can do more than just cost you money in fines. We at Sciarrino & Sciarrino, P.C., are here to explain the true damages that a DWI conviction can do. In the short...
How are DWI convictions punished in New York?
Drivers in New York should be aware of the fact that the state is one of the harshest when it comes to doling out penalties for DWI-related convictions. Even first time offenders may find themselves facing steep and unavoidable consequences. New York Laws takes a look...
Who can file for wrongful death in New York?
Dealing with the death of a loved one is hard no matter what the circumstances are, but if that death is due to the negligent actions of a third party it becomes much more difficult. This is why it is possible to file for wrongful death in the state of New York....
Allergy symptoms, medication and car crashes
Common auto accident risk factors include speeding, drinking and driving and failing to stop. However, drivers may behave dangerously in many other ways, some of which may not even cross their mind. Unfortunately, they may endanger the lives of others and place their...
What should you know about dog bite laws?
Dog bite laws are specific to every state and New York is no exception. While a dog may seem harmless and is often referred to as “man’s best friend”, the reality is that they are still animals and there is no way to completely control or predict their behavior. If...
Preventing painful slip and fall accidents
A slip and fall injury can lead to lingering pain and psychological damage in some victims, especially in months of inclement weather in New York. Slippery conditions can occur just about anywhere, even in the summer and fall. A slip and fall can happen at any time if...
Do I have to submit to a breath test in New York?
If an officer stops a driver in New York for suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she will typically administer a breath test. This test determines the driver’s blood alcohol concentration, with a legal limit of 0.08%. The legal BAC for...
How can you qualify for Social Security disability benefits?
When New York workers have medical conditions that meet the definition of disability set by Social Security, they may be eligible for benefits. According to the Social Security Administration office, you must first have worked at a job that is covered by Social...
