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14Mar 2015 by Marty

Social Media is No Legal Lame Duck

[caption id="attachment_671" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Social Media now plays a major role in litigation"][/caption] I have touched upon this topic in the past but after some recent experience I feel it is worth going over again. In this new decade of overwhelming social media, with forums such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, people now open themselves up to more liability in what they say. No more does testimony in court boil down to "he said, she said." Now with Facebook, practically taking the world by storm overnight, said communication is permanently embedded and one must live with the consequences once they make their proclamations. Judges and attorneys now refer to social media communications without much scrutiny to its authenticity and validity. Most jurisdictions are taking the communication at face value…

22Feb 2015 by Marty

Before it’s Too Late, consider a LifeEstate

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[caption id="attachment_351" align="alignleft" width="300"] Carbone & Carbone LLP - Life Estate Lawyers in Albany NY and Saratoga Springs NY[/caption] WHY YOU NEED TO MAKE A LIFESTATE NOW IN UPSTATE NY During their lifetime, people acquire many assets. These assets often include real property such as houses and land. They also may have a large amount of cash in savings accounts and CD’s, as well as stocks and bonds. If a person becomes ill and cannot provide for him or herself, they may need to be placed in an assisted living program. As often discussed in the news, these programs and facilities are not cheap to say the least and if a person can’t afford them outright, their assets are often used up in no time at all and the remainder…

04Dec 2014 by Marty

Getting Tickets for Talking and Texting

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[caption id="attachment_548" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Driving while on your cell phone is a 2 point penalty in New York State."][/caption] Recently New York State passed new legislation within the vehicle and traffic law that makes talking on a cell phone while driving a point penalty on one's license. Previously in 2001, NY passed a law making said action a violation and with it came a fine of up to $100. This made headlines because at the time, NY was the first state to finally crack down and impose such a penalty. Now, approximately 12 years later, NY has amended the law to include a 5 point penalty along with a fine. No longer is getting a ticket for talking on your latest and greatest cell phone a mere financial nuisance. Now, with…

04Dec 2014 by Marty

Legal Movies You Can Learn From

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[caption id="attachment_421" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="There are actually many GOOD movies from Hollywood that you can actually learn a little about the legal process from, believe it or not."][/caption] My mother always told me that, as a kid, I watched entirely, "too much TV." Now that I look back, she was absolutely correct. However, I believe that every so often, television and movies can actually do a fine job in illustrating certain real life situations and are pretty accurate in their depiction. There have been several legal based films over the years that I feel do a great job in presenting legal issues in a realistic manner. One movie right off the bat that is a great introduction into the legal field is the 1972 classic The Paper Chase. There was a…

13Apr 2014 by Marty

New York’s No Fault Divorce

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[caption id="attachment_693" align="alignleft" width="260"] No Fault Divorce Lawyer Option[/caption] DIVORCE BY REASON OF NO FAULT IN UPSTATE NY Recently NY passed new legislation within the domestic relation law that now allows couples to divorce by reason of "no fault." This is similar to divorce by way of irreconcilable differences, which is a divorce option in other states. What this means is that neither party is holding the other responsible for the pending dissolution if the marriage. Prior to this recent legislation, the quickest way to divorce by way of mutual agreement without holding either party at fault was to file a separation agreement and then live separate and apart for at least one year. After such time, one of the parties would file for divorce and a judgment was typically…

12Apr 2014 by Marty

Getting started in Family Court

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[caption id="attachment_674" align="alignleft" width="300"] Attorney Martin Carbone is an experienced attorney in Family Court Practice[/caption] HOW YOUR UPSTATE NY FAMILY COURT ATTORNEY CAN HELP Having to go through Family Court when dealing with an issue can be an extremely difficult and stressful process. I will be doing several bogs on this topic in the future due to its enormous scope. Matters that involve going through Family Court to bring a cause of action typically involve custody matters, issues of neglect, juvenile delinquency, persons in need of supervision (pins) and support matters. If one has an issue that is need of Family Court intervention, the first thing they need to do is file a petition. These documents are typically “fill in the blank” so they are pretty user friendly. Simply go…

19Sep 2012 by Marty

Carbone & Carbone LLP

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Experienced Attorneys in: Vehicle & Traffic matters, Speeding, DWI/DUI, Criminal Law, Real Property, Trusts & Estates, Wills, Divorce, Family & Matrimonial Law. Our mission is to serve people in need of legal services with the three I's of practice; Intensity, Integrity and Intelligence. We have been proudly serving the Capital Region and Adirondacks for over 35 years. Give us a call at 518-283-1245, or email carbonelaw@nycap.rr.com for a free consultation.

11Mar 2012 by Marty

The Pantera Tragedy 7 Years Later

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[caption id="attachment_426" align="alignleft" width="229"] DimeBag Darrell Abbott, killed performing on stage.[/caption] December 8, 2004 was a very sad day in the world of music as that was the day “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott was murdered, while he was literally playing guitar on stage. For those readers that are not a fan of hard rock music, Darrell Abbot was the lead guitarist for legendary heavy metal band Pantera. The band was extremely popular during the 1990’s among heavy metal aficionados and the tragedy that struck in Columbus, Ohio in 2004 remains one of rock’s most tragic deaths. Pantera broke up in 2003 when singer Phil Anselmo had a falling out with Darrell and his brother, fellow band mate and drummer, Vinnie Paul Abbott. The split was filled with acrimony to say the…

22Oct 2011 by Marty

The Law of Steve Jobs

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With the passing of the incomparable Steve Jobs, one cannot come across a tech article or blog without the mention of his name. With that being said, it is arguable that without Steve Jobs, we would have no blogs to even read. Steve Jobs without a doubt had a significant influence on countless people's lives in terms of technology. While that may be a mere understatement, what some do not realize is that Steve Jobs in some way, shape or form changed how we as a society function in terms of business across countless platforms. Jobs made computers "cool." His intent was to implement them into our daily lives, for the average person, not for the select "computer literates" that at one time, were very few and far between. Steve…

01Oct 2011 by Marty

Your Vote Counts…Literally

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With election day right around the corner I thought I would share a personal experience as it pertains to an election campaign. One hears the phrase "Every vote counts" during times of election, but this term holds very true to myself and my family in a very literal sense. My father and law partner, Martin A. Carbone, Sr., was the acting City Court Judge in Mechanicville, NY for 12 years before seeking the top judicial spot. Prior to his campaign in the fall of 1991, he had already served a year as the full time City Court judge, as his predecessor fell ill and could not complete the remainder of his term. In order to successfully seek re-election, my dear old dad not only had to fight with the powers…