If you received a ticket as a passenger then the violation should not appear on your driving record.

Can't predict what a prosecutor will do but it is good that you are fighting this ticket because with this violation appearing on your record you...

You don't need a lawyer but you are likely to obtain a better result with a lawyer, and your lawyer can go to court in your place....

perhaps you can utilize this form https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv14413.pdf.........................................

They are generally accurate. https://upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/how-are-speeding-tickets-written.html However an experienced traffic ticket...

As it is no longer a criminal action, it makes sense that the public defender is not taking it on. You may have to retain a private attorney.

They don't need permission to charge you. Whether it holds up is a different story. I would suggest contacting a law firm that handles such matters...

Can't be downgraded but can possibly be dismissed. https://www.suspendedlicensenyc.com/blog/new-york-city-traffic-violations-bureau.html

A conviction in New York will appear on your NJ record. https://upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/new-jersey-driver-received-ticket-in-ny.html In New...

Depends on the terms of the ACD - contact the attorney that helped you with the Trespassing charge. Officers tend to promise a lot of things. If...