FBI (federal) Background checks show New York DWAI and don't show what level they are (crime vs non crime). Even though DWAI alcohol is a violation...

Points do not transfer point for point. There is no consistency between points BUT the nature and character of the offense is on your history. This...

Nassau county, good luck! Hard county, maybe one of the toughest in the state. Unlikely without compelling evidence to get a .17 reduced. If you're...

Has to be placed upon a car for 12months. With good time served, 6 months, can request (petition) for early release. But again it has to go on a...

What will be the punishment ?

What you are facing and what you get are two different things. This is a he said, he said unless there are witnesses, and even then? Without video...

How is it legal to add a traffic violation to a ticket two months later?

It's legal in NYS to add charges or change charges that's how plea bargains happen.

Is it a misdemeanor?

Reckless driving in NYS is a misdemeanor. Most traffic offenses, including just speeding are NOT. It is not at all like NC, where even...

I have a court date tomorrow and it will be nor'easter blizzard, should i show up to court in hopes the officer doesn't show up?

good strategy but unlikely that the officer will be there, it is just a cursory appearance, for a trial they show up NOT before

I got a speeding ticket. Is it worth getting a lawyer and fighting it?

Worth is a big word. It depends upon a number of factors: your prior history, because 3 points if you have 8 points already means a...

there is a lot to weigh out, cost upfront and cost down the road http://ithacadwi.blogspot.com/2012/06/ithaca-lawyer-why-sometimes-need-for.html