A speeding ticket is more than just an annoyance. To prevent the financial and personal consequences of your ticket, team up with a speeding ticket lawyer in NYC.
As a New York City driver, you likely do everything you can to be safe on the road, especially when you consider how difficult it can be to drive in the city. There are some cases, however, when no matter what you do, you’re still given a ticket unfairly. This is especially true of those who are given tickets for speeding.
While it may seem like it’s simply easier to pay the speeding ticket and move on, the truth is that one small action could lead to a world of trouble, both financially and in your day-to-day life. The best course of action in these cases may be to go to court and fight the ticket.
But taking on this task can be tough, especially if you are not familiar with the law and the proceedings you’re about to face. Fortunately, the team at the Law Office of James Medows is here to help.
With the representation of an NYC speeding ticket lawyer, you’ll have a good chance of securing a favorable outcome and protecting your finances and driving privileges.
To start, it’s important to understand what repercussions you may face if you choose not to go to court and fight your speeding ticket. Aside from the fine you will be expected to pay, pleading guilty to a speeding ticket by opting out of court could potentially lead to a suspended license.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) operates on a system of points when it comes to moving violations. Most infractions have a set amount of points you’ll receive on your record. For example, if you fail to use your turn signal, you will receive two points on your license.
Speeding violations, however, operate a little differently. Rather than imposing a set number of points, the number you’ll receive will be based on how fast you were going. This is dangerous because, if you receive eleven points or more in an eighteen-month period, your license may be suspended.
The following list details the license points you could receive for different levels of speeding in NYC:
It may seem like the points on their own—and the potential to lose your license—are a bad enough punishment. But choosing not to fight your speeding ticket will affect more than just the number of points on your license.
Each infraction you’re found guilty of in NYC becomes part of your driving record. As a result, your insurance premiums could go through the roof. Most insurance companies take into account any infraction within the last five years, so if you are found guilty, you could be looking at costly premiums for the next half decade.
Everyone knows that there’s always a fine attached to speeding tickets, and most even realize that the fines increase with the speed at which you’re accused of traveling. What some people may not realize, however, is how many other ways a speeding ticket can affect their life and happiness.
The following are just a few of the negative impacts your NYC speeding infraction can have on your life, if you’re convicted:
Choosing not to fight your speeding ticket and simply paying the fine—admitting guilt, essentially—can have severe and long-lasting effects on your financial situation and your ability to get around. That’s why it can be so helpful to go to traffic court in New York City and do everything you can to mitigate the repercussions.
However, choosing to go this route isn’t something you can always handle alone. To find success in this venture, you may need to enlist the services of an NYC speeding violation lawyer.
This could be helpful for a few reasons. To start, it’s incredibly easy to say the wrong thing and inadvertently admit guilt to a speeding ticket. If this is the case, going to court will likely have been for nothing, wasting your time and energy to obtain the same result in the end.
But a lawyer from our firm can help you avoid this outcome. We will handle all communication and statements on your behalf. Because we know exactly what to say and how to say it, your case will be framed in the way that relieves you of as much guilt as possible.
We will also be able to use our in-depth knowledge of New York traffic laws to minimize your risk of being punished. In some cases, we may be able to negotiate with the judge on your behalf to reduce your charges to an infraction with fewer points involved. In other cases, we may even be able to get your ticket thrown out completely.
To help you get the results mentioned above, your NYC speeding attorney will do everything in his or her power to prove your innocence to the judge. Each case differs, but a few defense strategies tend to work well for NYC speeding cases.
Some of these speeding ticket defenses include the following:
When you’re in traffic court, you will have to fight your traffic offense using evidence, which is likely very similar to your idea of criminal court. Traffic violations are considered crimes, albeit minor ones.
Just as in any other case, you must demonstrate to the court that you’re innocent of the speeding infraction you’re being accused of—if not innocent, at least justified in your behavior. Of course, you’ll need evidence to do that.
The officer who ticketed you will have evidence, as well. So it’s important to make sure you have as much convincing evidence as you can gather. Here’s a list of evidence commonly used to defend against speeding infractions.
The above are just examples. You can use any evidence that would help your case.
Below, we have answered some common questions our NYC speeding violation attorneys receive from clients. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you have any additional questions.
The New York DMV allows NYC residents to check how many points they have on their license online. You will need the document and ID numbers from your most recent drivers license. If you are concerned about the number of points you have, contact us.
Yes. The DMV has approved a Point and Insurance Reduction Program course that allows you to remove points from your record. However, it’s usually better to not receive the points in the first place. We’re here to help with that.
Yes. The NYC lawyers at our office can help reduce charges or have tickets thrown out for a variety of traffic offenses. Some examples include stop sign and red light infractions, reckless driving, texting while driving, failure to yield, improper passing, tailgating, and more.
If you were recently issued a speeding ticket, you need to act quickly to avoid serious consequences. Don’t wait to get in touch with our team at the Law Office of James Medows. We’ll be happy to help you fight your ticket in court and avoid fines, points on your license, and difficulty with your insurance premiums.
To schedule a consultation with an NYC speeding ticket lawyer from our team, contact our office directly at 917-856-1247. If you would prefer to reach out to us online, you may fill out our online contact form at the bottom of the page.
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NYC Failure to Yield Ticket Lawyer
You can dodge the fines and license points associated with failure to yield tickets. To find out how, get in touch with an NYC failure to yield ticket attorney.
In New York City, it can be difficult to avoid getting a ticket while you’re driving. But just because you’re given a ticket doesn’t mean you’re forced to pay it. To get out of the fines, however, you may need quality legal help.
Fortunately, an NYC failure to yield ticket lawyer from the Law Office of James Medows is here to assist. We will contest your ticket and help you avoid serious penalties so you can move on with your life.
Unfortunately, far too many people believe that, if they are issued a ticket, they have no choice but to pay it—and, as a result, they plead guilty to the charges. However, you always have the right to contest your ticket. Failing to get the ticket dismissed comes with a variety of penalties, all of which could lead to significant upheaval in your life.
The first and most obvious penalty is the fine associated with your NYC failure to yield ticket. If this is your first offense, you’ll have to pay a minimum of $105. If you receive a second offense within an eighteen-month period, the fine will automatically double.
On top of the fines, consider the effects on your driving record and license. In New York, every moving violation is associated with a certain number of points that are added to your license. NYC failure to yield tickets are worth three points.
This may not seem like much, but if you’ve already had previous infractions or you face any more in the near future, it could lead to trouble. If you accumulate eleven points or more on your license in an eighteen-month period, your drivers license may be suspended.
Luckily, you can avoid such outcomes with the help of a failure to yield ticket lawyer in NYC. We have experience fighting these types of charges. In some cases, we may be able to get the infraction reduced to a lesser charge, or we may even be able to get it thrown out completely.
Some of the defense strategies we can use to accomplish this include the following:
If you want to fight your ticket, we’re here to help. We have extensive experience handling cases like yours, and we will provide you with the guidance and representation you need to avoid serious penalties.
If you’re ready to schedule a consultation with an NYC failure to yield ticket lawyer, get in touch with us today. The Law Office of James Medows can be reached by phone at 917-856-1247 or through our online contact form, which is at the bottom of the page.
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