sounds typical and I don't see a way out of this. spilled milk at this point, but hiring an attorney from day one could have avoided all this...

exact fine is up the judge, maximum is $243. https://capitalregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/move-over-law-vtl-1144aa.html

in general, lawyer has to be licensed in the jurisdiction of the case. ..............................

the owner of the car may face a civil judgement........................................................

Would need to see the ticket to know for sure but it sounds like you charged with VTL 1110a. https://trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl1110a.html

if you were driving around with stolen license plates you can be charged with a crime. it is best if you avoid having conversations with law...

Your situation is not unique at the Traffic Violations Bureau and will not in of itself be grounds for dismissal....

If you were charged with VTL 509-1 you should try to fight it because it goes on your driving record....

you were charged with no driver's license or no license plates? either way I don't see what it would have to do with leaving it at the pump.

VTL 512 is a criminal charge https://upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/vtl-512-driving-with-a-suspended-registration.html It is probably something...