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answered on May 30, 2023
That usually means that the courtroom has not been assigned yet. Did this happen in Suffolk County, NY?
We hired a lawyer to get rid of our traffic tickets in New York. All 3 of us were guilty of the many tickets and so resolved in suspension of our drivers licenses. We didn’t know this until a police officer told us. This prevented us from continuing to drive , and almost getting arrested. We were... View More 
answered on May 15, 2023
We would probably need more information to determine whether you have a claim or grievance. Try re-posting to the section on "legal malpractice" if there is such a forum on Justia.
I was stopped by an undercover after getting off the exit from an expressway. I was told I was speeding. Then he proceeded to give tickets for tinted windows, cellphone, and a speeding ticket. Can I fight this and have all the tickets thrown out?
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answered on Apr 23, 2023
You can fight the tickets in the Manhattan Traffic Violations Court, but your argument about the status of the officer will fall flat. You could contest whether you were using the cellphone by obtaining prone records from your carrier, and question the accuracy of radar (if that is what was... View More
Location of occurrence is 5 blocks behind where the cops stopped me. First thing he said after he approached and looked inside, is that a GPS? (My cell phone was tucked between my torso and thigh, i literally have to look down and look at it and then i wouldn't be able to as it is upside down)... View More
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answered on Apr 20, 2023
You have a chance to fight it as you bring up legitimate evidentiary points which you can cross examine the officer as to how he could have observed the infraction, and the prosecution must prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt. But to answer your question more realistically, my long experience... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2023
Radar detectors are legal in NY except in commercial vehicles. But may not be effective against laser which is mostly used.
I received a ticket in NYC for driving "22 above speed limit" but I moved outside of NY state and have a new license in a different state. If found guilty, do the points transfer?
answered on Mar 3, 2023
Hi. Every state is different. However New Jersey will add 2 points for every New York violation. More importantly, your insurance carrier is able to out-of-state violations which could result in an increase in your insurance premium. As such, you should absolutely contact a New York attorney to... View More
I Pleaded not guilty by mail to a speeding , unlicensed operation, improper plate in Buffalo New York. The reply was a offer to reduce the speeding to a non-moving violation, disobeying a traffic device. under the offer section pertaining to the two charges of unlicensed operation and improper... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2023
That means unlicensed operation and improper plate charges will be covered under your plea to the amended charge with no independent plea to them. You will only be pleading to the reduced offense amended from the speeding. You need to note, however that disobeying a traffic device IS a moving... View More
I pick up my child from school every day and drive her around to playdates and then classes and then (every other week) to her mother’s place 1 hour away. In Manhattan this is a nightmare as I need to find parking rapidly on the street, multiple times a day.
A friend offered a solution -... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2023
It could escalate if anyone is interested (after all you are in NYC) and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument seems applicable, which is an A misdemeanor.
The ticket says for 7. the charge was based off of officers direct observation then confirmed with radar, but there were also cars a next to me. Any advice on how I can try and fight this in court, I have already mailed in right away and pleaded not guilty. Thank you for any help, I appreciate it... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2023
Hi. This is an 8 point speeding violation. You basically have two options-plea bargain (negotiate) or trial. In general, for a high speeding ticket like this it is best to plea bargain with the prosecutor to have your violation reduced in order to avoid a heavy impact on your insurance premium.... View More
He also stopped me using 2-Radar. How can I get this down or reduced, etc.
Thank you to any advice or help!
•Any advice when I show up in court?
•No previous tickets, etc.
answered on Jan 27, 2023
If this is your first speeding ticket (or the first in over 18 months) your ticket should be able to be reduced. You need to put in a not guilty pleas ASAP (keep a copy of the ticket before you mail it in), or go to an experienced traffic lawyer who can handle everything for you and you would not... View More
I have read that unmarked cars are not supposed to inforce traffic violations if so they must call a marked car to issue the ticket am I correct on this and should I fight the ticket
answered on Jan 9, 2023
Unfortunately, an unmarked trooper can issue a traffic summons. You can, and should, always fight a moving violation. An experienced attorney can generally plea bargain with the prosecutor and have your speeding violation reduced to something with less points (or no points) which is far less... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2022
With a high speed there are several factors to take into consideration. The most important factor is the court in which the ticket is pending. Please feel free to call me so that I can gather a little more information in order to provide you with a more informed answer.
When approaching a residential intersection north to make a right turn, there is a bus on the perpendicular road heading west but is past the intersection. They have their stop signal out. Is it legal to turn right if the bus is already past the intersection (about 10~ feet from it) and the path... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2022
I gather you received a ticket for violation of passing a stopped school bus. You have the ticket and so it would be proper to inform the Justia community of the statute cited as violated by you.
In any case, this is not a do-it-yourself project, research, or otherwise. A school bus ticket... View More
I recently found out that my license had been suspended for over a year. The officer only pulled me over to let me know my lights in the back were broke, but then informed me I was unlicensed and wrote me for an unlicensed operator ticket. It was a bumper sticker ticket that was unpaid that I... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2022
Hi. You cannot plead guilty to an aggravated unlicensed operation (driving with a suspended license) because this is a criminal charge, a misdemeanor. It is important that you have an attorney represent you for that in order to avoid criminal record. If the ticket was for unlicensed operator (which... View More
Is this ticket still valid? After 3 years? Just received the summon for a pre trial plea bargain appearance. My question is this ticket still valid after they didn’t summon me for 3 years?
answered on Nov 17, 2022
Unfortunately there is no statute of limitations on a traffic ticket. As such, the ticket is still valid. Although the points will not count against you anymore (because it is more than 18 months since the date of the violation), if you are found guilty of speeding, the violation will remain on... View More
for evaluation. He received in the mail a ticket for improper lane change. Drove 3 hours to PA from NY only to be told court date was postponed because trooper had surgery two weeks prior. Should ticket have been dismissed or even issued in the first place? Brother is concerned for points on... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2022
It sounds like there's more to this story. If your brother had blacked out while coughing, he would likely have crashed his truck, not just changed lanes. That the trooper did not show up for the court appearance would not warrant dismissal of the ticket, especially if it was the first time... View More
My car lights got turned off during turn signal and the intersection was so brightly lit that I was unaware of my car lights situation. I would have identified it as I was entering the dark area but the cop stopped me right at that point and called me out of the car to see that lights are off.... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2022
You need to answer the ticket by mailing it to the court and pleading not guilty (there is a space on the ticket to do so along with a deadline). Keep a copy before you mail it. A court date will be given to you to plead your case to a Judge. You can higher counsel to do this for you as well.
As brief of a summary possible: got pulled over in May for crossing a solid white line to get into a left turn lane, the cop wrote the ticket wrong and said I turned from the center lane so I plead not guilty and had my hearing this morning.
When I got there the clerk (? Could have been an... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2022
Yes it is a thing. The traffic agency wants the money. They don't really care about the points if it is a first offense. This is a frequent offer and should almost always be taken.
answered on Oct 11, 2022
I assume this was a stop sign. Take plenty of photos or video approaching the sign.
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