Most of the crimes associated with the use of a motor vehicle such as driving while intoxicated (D.W.I.) and aggravated unlicensed operation of motor vehicle are found in the Vehicle and Traffic Law. There are also non-criminal charges in the form of moving and equipment violations in the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Although many tickets issued on the road or highway may not allege a crime, non-criminal charges under the Vehicle and Traffic Law can have significant consequences on both your license and insurance. I can help reduce the “points” you are charged with to help keep your license. I am often able to negotiate plea bargains where, not only are points reduced, but other tickets are dismissed. The City of Rochester Traffic Violations Bureau is another matter, however, as the Traffic Violations Bureau does not allow plea bargaining unlike most courts (reputedly it’s a money issue). An attorney can represent you in the Rochester Traffic Violations Bureau but the case has to be scheduled for trial. I have had success for clients in the Traffic Violations Bureau but have had to make many appearances there in order to be successful.
A person who has not answered charges alleging a violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, generally in the form of a “ticket”, more formally known as a Uniform Traffic Ticket, will have their license suspended for not answering the ticket. A license can be suspended for not answering a ticket even if the charge is not a crime. Many tickets issued to drivers carry points that can result in the suspension of the license. A client who wants to clear license suspensions needs to get a copy of his or her Abstract of Driving Record from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles if you are unsure of the tickets leading to the suspension. Once I am retained I will contact the individual courts to advise them that I am appearing on your behalf to answer the charges. As your attorney I work to clear your license suspensions by dealing directly with the courts and the prosecutors. If an acceptable disposition can’t be reached, a person always has the right to go to trial and have the government prove the alleged violations.
