New York State Traffic Violations Lawyer

The Law Offices of Mark J. Sacco, PLLC

38 North Ferry Street
Schenectady, New York 12305
USA

(518) 631-3025 or (866) 802-4863

(518) 374-7475

www.trafficlawyerny.com

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At the Law Office of Mark J. Sacco, PLLC, we have years of experience defending against criminal charges. We are accustomed to providing zealous advocacy in all that we do. We pride ourselves, as experienced New York traffic violations defense lawyers, on our record of successful outcomes for clients from New York, New England and Canada who have been cited for moving violations.

We understand the importance of protecting our clients' clean driving records. We help clients who are facing charges involving: speeding, reckless driving, driving without a license, driving without insurance, aggravated unlicensed operation, logbook violations and drunk driving.

Not only can minor speeding tickets and driving without insurance violations affect your clean driving record, they also can lead to: fines and penalties, increased insurance rates, additional points added to your driving record — which could result in having to pay the New York driver responsibility assessment for three years or even having your license revoked and negative consequences for people in professions that involve driving (such as commercial truckers, bus drivers, postal and delivery workers, taxi drivers and others). Protect your good driving record, your driving privileges and your low insurance premiums.

From truck drivers with commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) who were driving commercial vehicles to private individuals driving automobiles, campers, SUVs or motorcycles — all of our clients have a vested interest in maintaining clean driving records. Talking to an attorney now can prevent trouble later. To schedule a consultation with an experienced, effective New York traffic violation defense lawyer, contact us at one of our convenient New York office locations.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Speeding

Whether you were simply passing through the Empire State or you are a resident of New York, receiving a speeding ticket is never fun. Not only can it be expensive, but it is often a hassle to take care of and it can harm your driving privileges. n addition to your legal troubles with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) after a speeding violation conviction, you are likely to face increased insurance premiums that can add up to quite a large sum over several years.

- Reckless Driving

In some states, excessive speed alone can constitute reckless driving. Not so in New York. According to Section 1212 of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, "Reckless driving shall mean driving ... in a manner which unreasonably interferes with the free and proper use of the public highway, or unreasonably endangers users of the public highway." If a driver has been cited for driving at a high rate of speed — perhaps more than 100 mph — it is important to note that New York courts have held that speeding alone is not enough for a reckless driving charge. Rather, the police officer must report some means of interfering with others using the roads or creating an unreasonable danger — such as driving while intoxicated or driving erratically.

- Driving Without a License

If you have been issued a traffic citation for driving without a license or another traffic violation, you may be inclined to handle the matter yourself, thinking it's cheaper and easier to just plead guilty, pay the fine and move forward with your life. Before you make a decision that could adversely affect your car insurance and driving privileges, speak with an attorney who can advise you of your rights. An experienced traffic defense attorney may be able to seek a plea agreement that results in a plea of not guilty or a plea to a lesser offense that will have less serious penalties. In some instances, depending on the unique facts of your case, an experienced criminal defense attorney may be able to get your violations dismissed, plead you down to a lesser charge or secure an acquittal at trial.

- Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

New York state Vehicle and Traffic Law defines "aggravated unlicensed operation [of a motor vehicle] in the third degree" as follows: "when [a] person operates a motor vehicle upon a public highway while knowing or having reason to know that such person's license or privilege of operating such motor vehicle in this state or privilege of obtaining a license to operate such motor vehicle issued by the commissioner is suspended, revoked or otherwise withdrawn by the commissioner." Our defense attorneys have experience in a wide range of criminal matters, including traffic violations. We understand how critically important your driving privileges, your freedom and your clean record are to you and your family.

- DWI / DUI

Our New York DWI lawyers are experienced and well known. These offenses can include: DWI (driving while intoxicated), DUI (driving under the influence), DWAI (driving while ability impaired), DWAI (drugs), refusal of a Breathalyzer test and suspension or revocation of your driver's license after a drunk-driving charge. A DWI/DUI conviction can have a catastrophic impact on your life, including loss of your driver's license or skyrocketing insurance rates, inability to get certain jobs or apartments, and even jail.

- Multiple Traffic Offenses

Receive another speeding ticket within months of your last ticket? Been charged with a second DWI offense in less than 10 years? The more traffic offenses you are charged with in New York, the greater the potential consequences. If you're stopped for speeding a second time in a year and a half, your fines could double. Plus, each conviction for speeding, reckless driving, failure to obey a traffic signal or any other moving violation adds points to your NY driving record. Once you accumulate six points in 18 months, you will be assessed a driver responsibility assessment — which results in an annual fine for three years. If you accumulate 11 points in 18 months, the NY Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will suspend your license.

- Out-of-State Traffic Violations

Maybe you were driving through upstate New York on vacation. Perhaps you were just passing through the state to visit family or friends on the Eastern Seaboard. No matter what the reason for your journey, the last thing you want to deal with is a New York speeding ticket or traffic violation when you are from another state or country, such as Canada. The good news is that you don't have to deal with traffic tickets yourself. In most situations, an attorney who handles traffic violations in New York can appear in court on your behalf, so you do not have to deal with the inconvenience of returning to the state for your court date.