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Beginning January 1, 2023, the asset and income limits for Disabled, Age 65 and up and Blind Medicaid applicant’s looking for long term care benefits have greatly increased. ASSETS: In 2022 the applicant could have no more than $16,800 of assets in their name,...
Why is Estate Planning Important? Having an estate plan ensures that you choose the people who will take care of you while your still alive and choose who will carry out your wishes once you are no longer here. While you are alive you should have a Health Care Proxy...
Marijuana Use Dos and Don’ts As of 2021, smoking pot in public is legal in New York. For the most part, the new law treats public marijuana use like cigarette smoking, a unique aspect of New York’s marijuana legislation that distinguishes it from legalization efforts...
When an offense is labeled a hate crime, the underlying crime is elevated by one level leading to the possibility of additional incarceration time. Hate crime is not a standalone offense in Nassau County but is added to an underlying crime. A targeted criminal defense...
There are four degrees of stalking punishable by law in New York. Fourth and third degree stalking are considered misdemeanors, but second and first degree stalking are classed as felony offenses. The consequences for stalking depend on the severity of the behavior...
DWI Checkpoint Protocols When the police set up a DWI checkpoint, they typically have a short conversation with each motorist they stop. Based on the driver’s behavior and answers to questions, the officer decides whether to administer a sobriety test. For a...
Myth 1: Miranda rights must be read during an arrest. There is no requirement that an officer must read a person their rights during the arrest. Law enforcement must inform someone of their rights before interrogation and only if the person is in custody (meaning they...
What is Sex Offender Registration? In the state of New York, the law requires those who have been convicted of sex related crimes to register as a sex offender and the consequences following registration may vary based on the circumstances of their situation. Sex...
If you have an encounter with law enforcement in New York, you must identify yourself when asked only in certain situations. Consequences for refusing to say who you are or provide identification generally only come into play if you are issued a summons, arrested, or...
Guns and knives may be the first items people associate with deadly weapons. New York and other U.S. states have an expansive view of what is considered a deadly weapon. A hammer, hard seltzer cans, and a pitchfork have all made national news recently. Anyone...