Traffic tickets and non-DWI charges in New York can typically be plea bargained down to lesser grade offenses. If you plead guild to the charges as listed, you could receive points against your license, impacting your insurance. Many times, the traffic prosecutor or the local police officer may plea bargain the case down to a […]
Read MoreGenerally speaking, in New York State, if you’re charged with a speeding ticket, you have to personally appear to answer the summons. However, many courts will permit a criminal defense attorney to have the client execute a wavering authorization if they reside out of state, have an inability to appear, or if he or she […]
Read MoreDriving on a suspended license, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, or driving without a registration that’s been suspended can be elevated to a felony-grade offense if the prior conviction resulted in a DWI. However, they are still treated very seriously in the justice courts. As a misdemeanor, it’s a crime that can impact […]
Read MoreNew York State recently upgraded the points that would be assessed for use of a cell phone while you’re driving. It’s now a five-point violation. State law enforcement and courts are more aggressive than when the laws originally went into effect. Mainly, the change in response is due to the abilities of a cell phone […]
Read MoreIf you reside out of state and you get a speeding ticket in New York State, you need to deal with it. If you hire an attorney, an attorney can appear for you to downgrade the speeding ticket to a non-point, non-moving violation. Your ticket can be resolved with the local prosecutor or officer, depending […]
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