September 2015 - New York State Law

How to Beat Your Traffic Ticket

September 18, 2015 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

Getting a traffic ticket can feel scary, especially if it’s your first time. You probably should pay it, but if you feel that the ticket has been unfairly awarded or paying it would have other unintended consequences in your life, there are other options. These options will depend on whether your ticket is for speeding, running a red light, or a more serious infraction like reckless driving. Knowing how to challenge a ticket effectively can save you time and money….

What’s Right and Wrong with the Criminal Justice System

September 15, 2015 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

The field of Criminal Justice is particularly relevant today in the United States and around the world, and has major social and economic concerns directly tied to it. Within the realm of criminal justice are concerns with the prison-industrial complex, police brutality, racism, discrimination, drugs, government spending, civil rights and big money. In the U.S., the criminal justice system is designed to maintain social order, first and foremost. This means protecting citizens, preventing crimes, and containing those who threaten the…

Common Marital Problems and Solutions to Consider Before Divorce

September 9, 2015 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

There was once a time when marriage meant for life–but life is short and nearly half of all marriages in the U.S. will end in a divorce. There are an average of 46, 523 divorces filed each week in the United States; that is about 6,646 divorces filed every single day. Since divorces are often stressful affairs that involve how to choose a divorce lawyer and potential child custody battles, many couples often try to work through their marriage before…