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NY Traffic Ticket Defense Articles

Legal insights, guides, and tips for handling traffic tickets in New York.

All-Persons-Present Search Warrant Invalid in NY

Court Appeals determined that while there may be a valid all-persons-present warrant, this was not that case.

What are the Child Support Obligations in New York?

The state of New York requires parents to pay child support the presumptive amount of child support is determined by the CSSA  (Child Suport Standards Act).   The presumtive amount of child support as a percentage of gross income are as follows:   For one child- 17% For two children - 25% For three children - 29% For Four children - 31% Five or more children - no less than 35%  

Driver Responsibility Assessment: The NY DMV Fines Apart From the Courts

A Driver Responsibility Assessment is a fee imposed by the New York State DMV on drivers with certain traffic, alcohol, or drug related convictions. The DMV will mail the bill for this assessment to your home after your case has been concluded and it must be paid in addition to fines, surcharges, and other penalties from the courts. Pleading guilty to traveling 86 mph on the New York Thruway is enough to incur the assessment and it will cost you an extra $300. This extra penalty has surprised many people.

Some Causes of New York Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Suspension

There is a higher standard for suspension of a CDL. Fewer convictions over less time is require to lose a CDL as oppose to regular license. Learn more about CDL suspension.

What is the Second Page that the Officer Gave me with My Ticket?

It is a supporting deposition, which is a statement, prepared by the police officer issuing you the ticket, which sets forth facts that support the reasonable cause (the legality) of the stop.

DWI Law Applies On Roadways Both Public and Private (like parking lots)

DWI law is complicated. Does it apply in a private parking lot?

Summary of Court Fines for NY Speeding Convictions

This a summary of the fines you will incur for various speeding convictions in New York.

§ 1110a Failure to Obey a Traffic-control Device

A charge for "failure to obey a traffic control device", as it is usually called, is under VTL §1110a. Sometimes given to CDL drivers for missing a weigh station, to regular drivers as a roadside reduction, but most often as a negotiated settlement. A conviction carries 2-points and a maximum fine of $150 + surcharge.

Virginia Drivers: Impact of New York Traffic Convictions

Virginia will assign demerit points for their driver's who are convicted in New York. Don't plead guilty by mail.

Points for Speeding Tickets and Other Traffic Infractions in New York

The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) keeps track of NY driving records with a point system. Many traffic violations and all speeding ticket convictions have points associated with them. Points mean fees, revocation, suspension, and can cause increases in your insurance premiums
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