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Q: I received a letter for a NY speeding ticket that I received 2 years ago that never went to trial. Can it be dismissed?

The letter requests I see someone for a Pre trial. The ticket was issued in November 2015 and I sent back a not guilty plea right after I received it. I just got a letter in 2018 for a Pre trial!

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 14, 2018

If you waited more than 2 years you can file a motion to dismiss pursuant to People v. Thorpe, 160 Misc.2d 558, 613 N.Y.S.2d 795 ( App. Term, 9th and 10th Judicial Districts, 1994).

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Q: Can you be arrested for a Traffic Infraction?

My husband had a minor fender bender, both vehicles still drivable and no one was injured. My husband was ticketed for "following too closely" the officer marked the ticket as Traffic Infraction and also Arrest Type as 6-Personal Injury. My husband had explained to the officer that he was... View More

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 11, 2018

"arrest type" on the ticket form refers to why the officer encountered with the motorist. It does not mean there was a formal arrest.

The officer might report your husband to the NYS DMV Medical Review Unit, which will require him to submit paperwork from a doctor showing that he...
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Q: Confused which points are calculated when facing possible suspension of my license?

I got convicted of a 6 point speeding ticket September of 2015 the date of the violation was April 2014. Fast forward 2017 I got convicted March with 4 points the violation date was February 2017. I got an other violation July 2017 and it's a 5 point violation. I keep hearing about this... View More

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 10, 2018

The 18 month DMV counting period, for the purposes of suspending your driver's license, counts from the date of violation, regardless of the date of conviction. We hear that insurance companies count from the date of conviction.

I hope this answer helps. You can post a new question...
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Q: Received a Speeding ticket in NY but the cop mispelled my last name and put wrong state for my license. Can it be dismis
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 9, 2018

The misspelling of the name has an argument that its invalid. The argument won't be accepted everywhere. If the ticket is dismissed the officer can issue a new ticket.

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Q: Can I return my plates in while I'm waiting for a hearing regarding those plates?
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 9, 2018

You can hand in the plates at any time, but keep the receipt for having forfeited them.

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Q: My driving abstract states that my License was suspend & reinstated on the same day.How do i get this off my abstract?
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 8, 2018

If the suspension went into effect for a valid reason, it will be very difficult to remove.

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Q: My permit is suspended and i received a ticket without my id number after being pulled over are these tickets still in?

my permit has been previously suspended and i have not been allowed to drive ever since. i was pulled over for speeding the first time and that's why it was suspended and also driving unlicensed . i was once again pulled over but instead of getting a ticket i was arrested. now 2 days ago i was... View More

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 8, 2018

Surely you are not handling a criminal case on your own. Either you hired an attorney or the court appointed an attorney for you. Ask that attorney how this subsequent charge might affect your case.

If you told the judge you don't want a lawyer on your criminal case, go back to court...
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Q: How can I get the collectors to charge the driver who didn’t pay some toll?
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 8, 2018

If the car is registered to you, the tolls are chargeable to you. You can go after the driver in small claims court.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Immigration Law for New York on
Q: I got a speeding ticket while on F-1 visa, what should I do?

I am international student, studying on f-1 visa in USA, I don't have a US driver licence, instead i was driving with my Indian driver licence, and the officer took those details and gave me a ticket. What should be my next step?

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 4, 2018

Non criminal traffic violations should not affect your Visa status. As far as the tickets go, if you ignore them and you continue to drive, they will arrest you and charge you with a crime.

You should either plead guilty, or plead not guilty, and fight the tickets. You may hire an attorney...
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Q: My traffic ticket doesn't have my ID number is it still valid ? Has my home address and real name .
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 3, 2018

Yes, and they can issue a suspension against you using your name and date of birth, should you fail to answer.

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Q: Can i dismiss my ticket if my address is wrong?

So i was stoppes in harlem on 125th street because you cant make left turns, and i did. I had no idea ypu couldn't. I probably simply missed the sign. I now have a $138 ticket and its 2 points if i plead guilty. However, the officer got my street address number wrong. Can i fight that and... View More

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 1, 2018

You can certainly fight your ticket but an incorrect address isn't going to get your ticket dismissed.

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Q: I received a stop sign ticket but my name is Isaac the officer rote issac is that enough the ticket should be dismissed?
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 1, 2018

Hello Isaac,

That is not enough to get the ticket dismissed. If the ticket has your drivers license number on it the dmv can trace it back to you. Where did you get this ticket. You can contact us if you need more help.

Happy New Year.

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Q: My ticket was due on the 27th, and I mailed it in on the 26th. Will I be charged a late fine?
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Dec 28, 2017

For moving violations most courts accept the not guilty plea by the UPS date stamp date. So the answer to your question would be no. Parking tickets maybe different depending on the agency.

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Q: If i got a traffic violation for no standing in NYC and no complainant is printed but there is one signed, is it valid?
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Dec 24, 2017

Are we talking about a orange, yellow or pint ticket?

The complainant needs to sign, does not need to print.

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Q: I received a ticket over two years ago for failure to yield, but it has not gone to trial yet. Can I still get points?

Can I still get points if found guilty?

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Dec 21, 2017

Yes, you will receive 3 points if you are convicted at trial. What those points do for you, is a complicated story.

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Q: My husbands father was given a ticket for no license driving my husbands car does it affect my husbands insurance ?
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Dec 20, 2017

Hi,

A moving violation such as unlicensed driver is on the driver not the car. It will only affect your husband's insurance if his father is considered one of the insured drivers on his policy

Zev

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Q: I pledge guilty to a RT way violation , now I have a hearing , what should I expect ? (Ny state court )
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Dec 17, 2017

I am not following at all. Where was the ticket filed?

If you plead guilty, why is there a hearing date set?

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Q: i got a cell phone ticket in Aug, hired a lawyer, paid her, no response yet. Nothing from court, is it on my record yet?

I have since moved, surrendered NY license and have license in new home. I am applying for a driving job and not sure if I should report this on application considering that I do not think it is on record yet. Lawyer does not respond to my inquiries

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Dec 13, 2017

This is a very serious allegation. Contact the bar association.

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Q: Speeding ticket. Mail in to amend infraction. Should i put a reason down why i want it reduced?

Was doing 80/65 and was behind another vehicle.

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Dec 13, 2017

The only place to put a reason on the ticket is in the plea of guilty. You don't want to do that.

Please not guilty and go into court to work out a deal on a conference date, or go to trial.

You can also send an attorney.

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Q: 1 officer issued me 3 tickets. Bad back light, speed 74 on 55 and no hard copy license. total $1100. What my opitions?
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Dec 11, 2017

The strategy and process depends on the court. Where are these tickets filed?

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