Posts by Susan Veltry
What Should I Do if I Get a Traffic Ticket
What to do if you Receive a Traffic Ticket If you receive a traffic ticket, the first steps you should take are as follows: Take notice of the deadlines: It’s important to be aware of the date by which you must answer your ticket. Some tickets require you to appear in court by a certain…
Read MoreSuspended Registration Ticket Lawyer – Not your Ordinary Traffic Ticket
Suspended Registration Charge – Not an Ordinary Traffic Ticket A suspended registration ticket is not an ordinary traffic violation – it is a misdemeanor (criminal) charge which requires the assistance of an experienced suspended registration attorney in order to avoid all of the serious legal consequences related thereto. Suspended Registration Ticket Vs. Unregistered Motor Vehicle…
Read MoreSpeeding Ticket Lawyer for Suffolk & Nassau Traffic Courts
Speeding Ticket Lawyer for Suffolk County and Nassau County Traffic Courts When you receive a speeding ticket on Long Island, the consequences can be severe. This is why you should never plead guilty to a speeding ticket or just pay the fine (which is the same as pleading guilty) without fighting it. Pleading guilty to…
Read MoreWork Zone Speed Cameras on Long Island
Due to a significant rise in work zone violations in recent years resulting in numerous highway worker injuries and several deaths, New York has launched its Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Program as of April of 2023. The goal of the program, much like New York’s Move Over Law, is to promote work zone safety…
Read MoreFreeport Village Court Traffic Ticket Lawyer
Can a Freeport Village Court Traffic Ticket be Beat? You Can Absolutely Beat a Freeport Traffic Ticket! If you receive a Freeport Village Court traffic ticket it is important that you consult with a traffic attorney who has extensive experience fighting tickets in this particular court and is personally familiar with the rules and procedures…
Read MoreSuspended Registrations & Suspended Licenses Due to Insurance Lapse
Insurance Lapses, Registration Suspensions & License Suspensions in New York An insurance lapse can cause serious effects on both your registration and your license. Learn here how to avoid an insurance lapse and what to do if one occurs. What is an Insurance Lapse An insurance lapse occurs when there is no liability insurance coverage…
Read MoreShould I Plead Guilty to a Speeding Ticket in Suffolk, Nassau or NYC?
Always Fight a Speeding Ticket Speeding tickets must ALWAYS be fought because they can have a very significant impact on your life…and more specifically…your bank account. The possible ramifications of a speeding ticket are: High fines and surcharges Points DMV Driver Responsibility Assessment Driver license suspension Driver license revocation Potential (but unlikely) jail sentence Large…
Read MoreI Missed My Court Date! What Do I Do?
So you woke up today and realized – Oh No – I missed my court date! This can be a terrifying realization, but don’t worry! In most cases, we can resolve this oversight by restoring your case to the court’s calendar and defending your case as if you never missed your court date. Different courts…
Read MoreMove Over Law in Suffolk County & Nassau County
Move Over Law Requirements New York requires that motorists move over when they see an emergency or hazard vehicle on the side of the road with its hazard lights on. Drivers are expected to move one full lane away from the stopped vehicle. This means that traveling in an adjacent lane generally is unacceptable If…
Read MoreReckless Driving in Nassau & Suffolk County-Not an Ordinary Traffic Ticket!
Reckless Driving Reckless driving is more than a moving violation—it is a misdemeanor offense. A conviction of reckless driving can result in a jail sentence, points on your license, a fine and several other very serious consequences as follows: Reckless Driving Conviction – The Penalties Potential Jail Sentence Expand 1st Offense: 30 days in jail…
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