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So I was on the highway and was pulled over for speeding and failure to use turn signals and for my tints. The cop did not give me a ticket for speeding and gave me a ticket for failure to use turn signals and tints. If i plead not guilty and go to court can he bring up the fact that I was speeding... View More 
answered on Nov 4, 2020
Signal violation (VTL 1163) is an independent violation. Unless you have also been charged with reckless driving (VTL 1212) or following too closely/tailgating (VTL 1129), etc, the fact of speeding itself will not be relevant to your signal violation.
My refusal warnings were read to me at 628am where I allegedly refused urine 4 hours after first test legal aid is telling me I don’t have a case call me please
answered on Oct 29, 2020
If you were walking and were asked to blow for being intoxicated its different than driving.
Suspended License: Refusing a breathalyzer or chemical test in New York State can result in a 1-year license suspension. ... Civil Fine: Drivers face a fine of $500 for refusing to take a... View More
When I asked about it he said he would handcuff me and tow the vehicle I was polite and just wanted to know my rights. I live in ny
answered on Oct 23, 2020
The answer depends on the facts and circumstances of your case. Generally, a traffic stop/violation itself does not suffice for the officer to search your vehicle.
The ticket was issued in the town of Brant NY. I was in the left lane overtaking a vehicle in the right.
1) The trooper that issued the ticket set a date for 6 days from the issue date.
Is that allowed?
2) The NYS trooper was not wearing a mask while approaching the... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2020
1) Yes.
2) They are suppose to wear masks for certain exceptions. However, the officer's non-compliance will not help you as a defense for the speeding charge.
Hello,
I travelled to Newyork for vacation and got two tickets Avoca Town(speed in zone,failed to use designated lane). I was overtaking a car using the right lane(2 lane freeway) and so the speed was also a little above the limit . It's interrelated but I got two tickets. Kindly help... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2020
First, 20 miles over the speed limit is more than "a little" above the limit. You list Manhatten as the place, but I do not believe there is any 65 mph zone in Manh. The place you got the ticket is important because NY handles tickets differently in different counties and towns. In some... View More
I got the speeding ticket in weschester county. There's a court date on it. Do I need to go and what should I do, plead guilty or not guilty? Since i'm switching my license to Connecticut in a couple weeks will it affect it? Also will points get transfered over?
answered on Oct 20, 2020
So if I were you I’d just hire an attorney (my office and others here handle them). Allow an attorney to defend the ticket and or negotiate it down to some kind of infraction to minimize or eliminate any points. The points will follow you so it’s the worst thing to do to plead guilty. Feel... View More
In Staten island NY, parked my car at the very end of a bus stop (50 ft from 1st sign) came back to my car and had a Ticket, I noticed a pole to the right of me with a missing sign, there were a line of cars directly behind me, I googled the street and it showed that once there was a bus stop sign... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2020
You make a valid point with a missing sign, and you provided photos as proof. It could sometimes be difficult to predict exactly how the City will rule, but it looks like you did everything in your power to present a persuasive case. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 16, 2020
Not having a supporting deposition is not grounds for dismissal. You can request one when you send in your not guilty plea. Often, a supporting deposition is the second page of the ticket, sometimes even attached to it. You could try to use the fact that the trooper said it was there but... View More
I was pulled over in a 30 MPH zone and the cop said he got me at 61 MPH. I wasn't looking at my radar but from my peripheral vision, I don't believe I was going over 60. I know that in NY that one more MPH is a much larger fine, the cop was trying to bump my ticket up to the next level. I... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2020
Seriously consider retaining an attorney to negotiate your ticket down to an infraction of some kind. Generally the attorney will appear before for you. Feel free to call my office (or anyone here who handles these matters) and don’t worry too too much! That’s what we are here to do. To take... View More
my brother used my information when he was pulled over during a traffic stop and entered a guilty plea for the tickets he received he's now incarcerated and I'm just now finding out about this situation and I just received a ticket in the amount of $776 saying I have to pay it by 10/27 I... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2020
My office routinely handles these types of matters. As do a great many here. Feel free to reach out to my office, or any others that you see on this website. This can be fixed.
I only got a response from the court over 1 year and 2 months later. Is the ticket still valid if the court takes that long to respond?
answered on Oct 1, 2020
Yes. Traffic tickets, in some counties, can take many months (or even years) to get a court date.
Would I be correct is saying that if I request discovery from the Prosecutor/State Police Officer and they do not provide me with what I ask, they subsequently would not be allowed to present the previously requested evidence in court?
answered on Sep 14, 2020
I think you mean if you request a supporting deposition. Sometimes it's already on the ticket. You're well advised to have an attorney handle this matter for you. I know it may seem funny coming from an attorney. However, very often those prosecuting traffic tickets will negotiate... View More
Do I need a lawyer or just pay the fee?
answered on Sep 9, 2020
What do you do? Reach out to an attorney for a quick consult. Many attorneys would offer you a free initial consult to outline your options and their fees. You could locate attorneys in or near the county where this happened in the Find-a-Lawyer tab above, or you could search independently online.... View More
I have a New Jersey license plate and driver's license and I received a uniform traffic ticket a few days back in upstate New York for one of my headlights not functioning. I was told by the police officer that I will have no penalties or points if I can have my headlight bulb replaced and... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2020
Have you considered retaining an attorney in NY to handle this for you? My office routinely handles these types of situations to save folks from the headaches of dealing with this.
Here is the statement off my ticket from the office of course doesn't state he was following me just looking for a reason to pull me over.
On the above date and time which is 06/09/2019 The driver/defendant was observed travelling east on kirkville road near kinne street with a tree... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2020
Air fresheners have resulted in obstructed view stops. You could reach out to attorneys on this site or ones you find on your own to discuss in greater detail. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I’m a green card holder and have my final citizenship interview this month. The misdemeanor was from driving with an expired drivers license and getting rear ended (I’m not at fault for accident), but the officer said if I can renew my license before my court date, it should be able to be... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2020
There's no way of telling whether or not the misdemeanor will effect your immigration status without more details. Also, as far as renewing your license, it's rather straightforward now (make an appointment, or do it online). Consult with a law office who will try to get the ticket... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2020
Jail time is probably not on the table. Where did you receive this ticket?
This is my second time getting pulled over ever and the first time was for a headlight, I’m 18 years old and about to go to SUNY Plattsburgh he caught me on radar going 92 but when I looked at the speedometer it said 79 do u think I should plead guilty or not?
answered on Aug 20, 2020
Your post remains open for three weeks. You may have resolved the matter by now. But if you haven't, traffic ticket attorneys do charge for their appearances, but if you reached out to them to briefly discuss, many do offer free initial consults. In light of the financial situation, if you... View More
I also know that it depends on the angle of the gun and that they are not very accurate this officer was also telling me that it would be very easy to get out of it He was not very professional I tried asking what I did before providing my id but he wouldn’t tell me until I did and after he came... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2020
What county was the ticket issued and returnable? are you looking to plea bargain the ticket or to fight it? Did he use a laser or radar or pace the vehicle or simply observation?
I intend to plead guilty but wanted to explain how this happened. I was in a small convenience store parking lot and someone parked very close to me. I was trying to navigate around him and when I turned the wheel, I backed into an old gas pump. I did no damage to my car, but when I hit the... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2020
You should plead not guilty and request a conference where you can try to get a reduction to a non-moving, no point violation.
Unsafe Backing is a 2 point violation
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