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Pled not guilty never received anything back in the mail. Could there be a warrant out for my arrest?
answered on Aug 2, 2017
Go down to your local DMV to check for outstanding summonses or suspensions. If you are stopped by a police officer while suspended, you will be arrested.
Colette Katz
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I have spent several days trying to find the ticket online and to reach a person by phone but have only managed to go from one phone tree to another
answered on Jun 23, 2017
Go to court to secure both your hearing date and a copy of the ticket.
answered on Jun 20, 2017
You can send a FOIL request to the police officer's precinct to request a good copy of the original summons.
There's quite a few things I'm confused about ( city of Lockport, NY) First, I will deny going thru red light, it was yellow. 2nd, I didn't get pulled over for almost a mile (at 30-33mph, and 2 more green traffic lights,that's a long time to wait to pull me over) 3rd, officer... View More 
answered on Jun 3, 2017
You have a lot of questions, all good ones.
1. Red light - 3 points. Fight it, but use an attorney who will be able to pull those issues you speak of -- no registration, irrelevant speeding question (unless you got a speeding summons), the delay in stopping you, etc. -- into a defense.... View More
And much fine I have to pay on my hearing date
answered on Jun 3, 2017
What was the speed limit? Where did you get the ticket?
First find tbese things out by reviewing your ticket, and then speak with a goid traffic attorney about defense. If you merely pay the ticket, the points won't go away. Instead, you'll have 8 points on your record.
Hi, I received a Traffic Ticket in NYC and on the ticket he did not describe in which City/Town/Village the offense happened. is this being considered incomplete ticket to be dismissed?
answered on May 22, 2017
The lack of location is an important part of the prima facie case. If this is a DMV ticket, lok in the location box below the offense to see if street or Avenue numbers are written in. Even if there is no location whatsoever, though, I would recomend hiring an attorney to bolster your chances of... View More
can they still collect on it after all this time? i don't recall getting the ticket, and i should have responded, but it's been so long on a car i no longer have. the ticket was for inadequate lights.
answered on May 16, 2017
Yes, you must answer the summons. If the ticket is indeed for adequate lights, it has no points. You can either fight it or pay for it.
I'm 17 and I accidentally crashed my dads car. I don't have a license or permit. I didn't get arrested only the tickets. It's my first time getting in trouble. What could possibly happen at court?
answered on May 10, 2017
First, retain counsel. Then find out if any of the tickets are criminal, as opposed to vehicle traffic law (violations, not crimes). Your attorney will know the difference and act accordingly. You will probably not be incarcerated.
Perfect driving record from New York. Will I receive points on my license.? The fine is $251. Should I write a letter asking for a reduction?
answered on Apr 26, 2017
This ticket may (depending on the court), be reducible. You should answer the ticket, preferably with the aid of legal counsel. Check online to find someone local who is familiar with the court. Such an attorney will have practice in getting the best outcome possible for people in your situation.
After 8 days the ticket isn't in the system yet.
answered on Apr 12, 2017
You should always plead not guilty, especially since you are looking at an 8-point ticket.
answered on Apr 26, 2017
You should certainly answer the ticket. In NY, you can always adjourn your case if the date is inconvenient for you. It's a 4-point ticket, so hiring an attorney is your best bet in terms of winning the case. Depending on where the ticket was given, you may be able to plead the ticket down to... View More
Can I beat this ticket off of that mistake? Don't wanna hire lawyer if I can't win
answered on Apr 12, 2017
Usually, so long as the officer has the right information about you, the vehicle's license plate etc., you will be held responsible for the violation. Lawyer up.
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