I missed my traffic court date what should I do?

You need to handle this immediately, especially if it was in the Suffolk Traffic Court in Hauppauge. It is a difficult place to deal with for...

Can I still mail in a guilty plea after 15 days but before court date on ticket?

You should send it in either way BUT i would plan on appearing 5/21. And if you demand a supporting deposition, their policy is not to negotiate. ...

If I went to trial can I get my case dismissed?

Each case is fact specific as other attorney's have indicated. A reading of .11 is over the legal limit but there are arguments that can be made...

I had a car accident no one was in the car, I had been drinking didn't do a breathilizer, they took blood at the which was posit

You need an attorney because there is a strong chance you will be arrested after the blood level comes back. IF the police show up to arrest, say...

What will happen?

Just paying a fine may not be enough. It depends on which subsection of Penal Law 221 you were charged under. Only one subsection is a...

You should plead not guilty by mail. Then, depending on where the ticket is returnable (which Court), you can show up and fight it yourself or...

If my court date is May 10th, when should I start talking to a lawyer? should I do it a few weeks before or ASAP

it is always best to get your defense moving as quickly possible. Depending on the nature of the case, your attorney may need to secure / preserve...

What rights do minor prisoners have?

I am sorry to hear about your sons situation. Unfortunately, your son is over 16 so he is not the same type of minor in the criminal justice...

the short answer is it depends. Meaning, in parts of Suffolk County, there are 0 points and for the rest + Nassau, it carries 2 points. You...

The penalty is generally a fine, although technically jail is a possibility, but a has a big affect on your license and insurance so you should...