Featured Articles – Carbone & Carbone LLP

01Sep 2017 by Marty

Cats are natural born lawyers

[caption id="attachment_279" align="alignright" width="150"] Cat Lawyer by Bixentro[/caption] Growing up as a child, I was a dog person. I had a dog at a young age and my dog, like most dogs, wore his emotions on his sleeve. He would go crazy and wag his tail feverishly when I came home from school and was never one to shy away from affection. As an adult, my wife and I decided to get two baby kittens to start our family, so to speak. Having never owned a cat, I went about treated them just like I did with my old faithful, loyal dog, Rusty. I was in a world of shock when my cats would run away every time I came near them. When I picked them up, they whimpered and…

04Dec 2016 by Marty

How to Avoid a Speeding Ticket

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[caption id="attachment_1712" align="alignleft" width="300"] Ways to avoid getting a ticket for speeding[/caption] How to Avoid Speeding Ticket Fines in Upstate NY 1. Know your surroundings. Make sure you are not driving excessively through a school or work zone. Points are assessed double in such zoned areas so be sure to stay odometer-alert when passing through. 2. Don't assume the "Within 10 Miles an Hour Rule." This mythical unwritten rule can come back to haunt those who take faith in it. Many people are under the wrongful assumption that the police will not pull a driver over if they are speeding within 10 miles over the posted limit. This is simply not the case so be careful and try to keep that needle as close as possible to what the…

05Sep 2016 by Marty

Albany NY Lawyer – Reviews & Recommendations

Capital District & Adirondack Area Lawyers, Featured Articles

[caption id="attachment_706" align="alignright" width="250"] Reviews From Our Clients[/caption] (518) 283-1245 and (518) 668-3711 are the numbers to reach the Lawyers at CarboneLawyer.com. Over the years, we have received many kind words of thanks from a number of people we have represented. Below are a few that we have collected for recommendation reasons that should give you an idea of the quality different services that we provide. Carbone & Carbone LLP handles a wide variety of cases. We pride ourselves on spending the extra time needed to follow through on each and every case for our customers, while paying attention to fine detail. Here are some reviews and recommendations from some of our various clients: "Carbone Lawyers really helped my parents out with their estate. I highly recommend them!" - Jack…

23Jun 2016 by Marty

Dress For Success in the Courtroom

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What should I wear to court? I can not stress this enough. If you are going to court, "Dress appropriately." I have heard some people say, "I am not dressing up for that jerk!" Well, when you dress inappropriately, you are not just sending the message that you are upset with your opponent at the stand, you are hurting your chances of winning statistically. You may even be asked to leave the courtroom. "So, what do I wear?" Appropriate attire is everything. Whether you are appearing in court as a participant, a witness, or even a supporter, this shows respect for the judge who will be deciding the case. That judge often has wiggle room. Show no respect, get none back in return. It is as simple as that sometimes. As a general…

08Apr 2015 by Marty

Top 10 Ways To Beat a Speeding Ticket in Albany

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[caption id="attachment_5666" align="alignleft" width="300"] TOP 10 WAYS To Beat Speeding Tickets in Albany[/caption] TOP 10 LIST ON HOW TO BEAT SPEEDING TICKETS IN ALBANY NY So, the blue lights came up in your rear-view mirror the other day. What comes next? Does this mean you are totally screwed? Take heed, Ponyboy. Take heed. The following fresh Top 10 list can help offenders in and around Albany NY. However, this list assumes that you have been pulled over ONLY for breaking some kind of speeding or traffic law. If you were pulled over speeding while smuggling a kilo of blue crystal meth in a chicken truck, then the following list may not help. Know this and read on... 1. CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE Think about it. Is an officer of the law more likely to give you a…

15Feb 2015 by Marty

How to Make a Good Impression in Court

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[caption id="attachment_1366" align="alignleft" width="228"] How to Make a Good Impression in Court[/caption] Top 5 Ways to Make a Good Impression in Court 1. Dress for success! Make sure you wear something appropriate for the situation. I know a lot of people are the "T-Shirt and Jeans" type, but that is not the proper attire for court. One does not have to wear a 3 piece suit, however, just something neat and professional looking. A good fail safe outfit for males would be a pair of dress pants and a shirt and tie. That look never goes out of style and it is appropriate for just about any situation. For the ladies, I am less versed in women's fashion, but something conservative is most always a safe bet. 2. Body language…

09Dec 2014 by Marty

Myths about Lawyers in the Media

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Some Talk About How The Media Portrays Lawyers When it comes to viewing lawyers in the media, most people have a stereotypical view. After having been exposed to TV dramas such as Law & Order, The Practice, Boston Legal, and now Better Call Saul, the average citizen has several preconceived ideas about what a typical lawyer does while engaged in battle among the confines of court. Some may think a good attorney has to bang his or her fist in plain sight in order to show that they are adequately advocating for their client. People often think that a good lawyer always has an answer in any given situation and must always come up with some sort of wise and profound retort. Unfortunately, however, this is simply not reality and certain…

04Dec 2014 by Marty

Taking a Defensive Driving Course

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[caption id="attachment_342" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Taking a Defensice Driving Course"][/caption] We’ve all heard of a Defensive Driving Course, but exactly what does such a course entail? Most often people enroll in said course because they received a traffic violation and have acquired a few points on their license. By enrolling and completing a Defensive Driving Course, an individual can have up to 4 points removed off their license at a given time. If you receive a 2-point violation, the course will eradicate said points. However, you can’t “bank” the other two and have future points retro actively removed. In New York, taking a Defensive Driving Course for point reduction is allowed once every 18 months. The course does not remove the actual violation for your driving record, but it does remove…

10Apr 2014 by Marty

Things to consider before filing a law suit

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[caption id="attachment_5500" align="alignleft" width="200"] What to do before filing a law suit[/caption] WHAT TO THINK ABOUT WITH YOUR POTENTIAL LAWSUIT Filing a law suit should never be done without first carefully considering several factors. First and foremost, one must be certain that their issue indeed requires legal action. More often than not, issues between parties can be resolved without taking official legal action. Only when parties cannot work things out amicably should a law suit be considered. If an amicable agreement cannot be reached, a person must then make the important decision as to how to proceed with resolving their legal conflict. The first thing one should consider is whether or not they have standing to bring about a cause of action. To have standing, one must have a “stake”…

12Feb 2014 by Marty

Ways To Beat A DUI or DWI Charge in Albany NY

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[caption id="attachment_644" align="alignleft" width="263"] Tests Results can often be dismissed if not given correctly.[/caption] HOW TO BEAT DWI / DUI IN ALBANY NY DWI and DUI are charges that can hurt your driving record, your pockets, your career and even get you jail time. If you have been recently charged for DUI or DWI, it is not something to take lightly, but it also does not mean the case is closed before you step into the courtroom. By hiring a decent defense lawyer, one who knows what the DUI and DWI laws actually are in different areas, there are many ways that your case can go in your favor and even get dismissed all together. There are three categories that arresting officers and district attorneys can fall short in for…