Ayala works for the Human Resources Administration. He is a security officer. He is currently under investigation for physically assaulting individuals in two separate incidents during a three week period. William Broady went to the welfare office on September 22, 2010. He was applying for Medicaid. He waited for hours and hours and, in the … [Read more...]
Blinded Golfer Incident
Dr. Azid Anand was injured when Dr. Anoop Kapoor took a shot from the rough on October 19, 2002. These two physicians and a third man met together at the golf course. Dr. Kapoor hit a ball which veered to the right and struck Dr. Anand's left eye. The golf ball hit him with such force that he lost sight in the eye. At the time of the trial, Dr. … [Read more...]
Is Marriage Becoming Obsolete?
A recent study found that four out of ten Americans think marriage is obsolete. This same study also showed that attitudes have been changing concerning gay relationships and gay marriage. Today, an unwed couple can be the definition of a family situation. Since the 1970's, there has been a significant increase in the number of Americans who … [Read more...]
Medical Marijuana Approved in Arizona
Arizona recently voted to approve a ballot measure that will legalize sales of medical marijuana. In a very close referendum, 4300 votes carried this measure. The purpose of medical marijuana is to allow patients who suffer from cancer, aids and other illnesses to utilize marijuana. Patients receive a prescription from their doctor to deal … [Read more...]
Houses in Divorce can Only be Sold at the End of the Case
In a recent case heard in Manhattan Supreme Court, Justice Milton A. Tingling ordered the sale of a Queens home by a receiver at a price set by the Court. The home was ordered sold during the course of the marriage.The Appellate Division (an appeals court) ruled that Justice Tingling should not have sold the home during the pendency of the … [Read more...]
New York No-fault Divorce Law is a Big Hit!
On October 12, 2010, New York became the 50th state to embrace no-fault divorce. The new ground for divorce in New York is that there has been an irreparable breakdown in the marriage for a period six months.Husbands and wives have been eagerly going to lawyers offices to take advantage of the new no-fault divorce law. Individuals who, in the … [Read more...]
Leandra’s Law
On October 11, 2009, Carmen Huertas was driving on the West Side Highway in Manhattan. She had a blood alcohol level of .012. She was speeding. In addition, she had 7 young girls in the car with her! Carmen lost control of her car due to her speeding while intoxicated. The car flipped over, throwing some of the young girls from the vehicle. … [Read more...]
Brooklyn D.A. Establishes Hate Crimes Unit
There have been an unusual number of hate crimes in Brooklyn, New York. Charles Hines, the District Attorney of Kings County, has decided to take an aggressive stand in dealing with hate crimes against gay individuals. Task Force To Protect Gay Men And Women On October 29, 2010, Hines announced a task force would be set up to reduce … [Read more...]
Emotional Distress Caused by Hidden Camera
Michael J. Muratore was a landlord on Long Island. Mr. Muratore installed hidden cameras inside smoke detectors in the apartment he leased to his tenant. Mr. Muratore was arrested and charged with two class "E" felonies for criminal video voyeurism in addition to two misdemeanors. Mr. Muratore was convicted of these crimes. Civil … [Read more...]
Judge Bars Wife From Home
Judge Bruno, a Supreme Court Justice sitting in Nassau County, has given a father exclusive occupancy of the marital residence. In New York, a judge can give one spouse exclusive use and occupancy of the marital residence during the pendency of a divorce case. In this case, the court found that the mother's occupancy in the house caused "domestic … [Read more...]
