I need to ask a question about traffic & moving violations

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   Eric Rothstein

   New York Personal Injury Lawyer

   Contributor Level 20

   Answered July 20, 2011 10:44. You don't say what he ticket is for. Officers often pull over multiple cars for speeding at the same time. I suggest you consult with a traffic court attorney in the area where you received the ticket.

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   Richard Sweeney

   Yonkers Speeding / Traffic Ticket Lawyer

   Contributor Level 10

   Answered July 20, 2011 11:36. Were you traveling at the same speed limit and right behind your friend? Police will pull over more than 1 vehicle at a time. It is my experience that State Police don't negotiate a ticket, so you should contact a lawyer near where you will be going to court.
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   Richard Southard

   New York Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered July 21, 2011 20:18. As long as the police officer observed you speeding as well you can be convicted. You essentialy pulled yourself over for the police. On a positive note, a skilled trial attorney can use the fact that the officer's attention was focused on your friend to discredit the officer's testimony.

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