FIGHT YOUR PUTNAM COUNTY TICKET AND SAVE MONEY
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| CAUGHT SPEEDING? FIGHT YOUR TICKET CALL US AT 914-723-7900 |
Along
the Taconic State Parkway there many peaks and valleys that supply ample
coverage for State Troopers looking to catch speeding drivers. One of these places lie within the
jurisdictional parameters of the Putnam Valley Town Court. If you were unfortunate enough to be
issued a speeding ticket which is returnable to the Putnam Valley TrafficCourt, give our award winning lawyers a call now at 914-723-7900 to learn how
we can help you save money on fines and insurance. Our lawyers have helped hundreds of drivers reduce their
exposure to penalties, points, and costly insurance increases. Let our former prosecutor and more than
30 years of legal experience work for you.
THE
FORMER PROSECUTOR ADVANTAGE
Our
speeding ticket defense team is lead by a former NYC prosecutor. Having the experience of working as a
prosecutor has helped our firm view traffic matters from a unique
perspective. We can quickly
analyze the strength and weakness of a traffic ticket from both the prosecution
and defense point of view. This
can often help our clients gain a tactical advantage in the analysis and
defense of their legal matters.
ABOUT
THE COURT
Putnam
Valley Justice Court is located at 265 Oscawana Lake Drive in Putnam
Valley. As a justice court, it has
been empowered under State law with certain powers to adjudicate cases. It can settle matters with up to a
$3,000.00 jurisdictional limit. It
can preside over small claims cases and civil matters within the Town Code and
landlord tenant evictions. The
criminal calendar is usually filled with petty crimes which are
misdemeanors. The majority of
cases heard in this court are non-criminal traffic tickets. These tickets range from speeding
tickets to cell phone violations.
WHAT IS THE TYPICAL COST OF A TICKET
The majority of drivers represented by this firm in "Put" Valley are ticketed along the Taconic State Parkway someplace south of Bryant Pond Road and north Route 6. In this stretch of road, many drivers exceed the posted 55 mph speed limit by about 21 mph. In other words, they are cited for driving 76 mph in a 55 mph zone.
This is a 6 point violation. A conviction to 6 points can result in a fine up to $393.00 dollars payable to the court. Typically, a second fine will be imposed within 60 days of the conviction. This fine is a minimum of $300.00 and it is payable to the Department of Motor Vehicles. It is technically called the Driver's Responsibility Assessment. Finally, a conviction to a speeding ticket greater than 15 miles an hour can place an otherwise clean driver in a position to receive significant insurance increases. For some drivers, their insurance company may drop them as a client or raise the rates hundreds of dollars.
FINES AND SURCHARGES
Our lawyers fight to reach a favorable outcome for our clients. Below is a list of fines associated with some of the most frequently issued tickets in NY. Fines are subject to change without notice.
Our lawyers fight to reach a favorable outcome for our clients. Below is a list of fines associated with some of the most frequently issued tickets in NY. Fines are subject to change without notice.
| Offense | Fines |
| First-time speeding offense | $45 to $600 |
| One or more speeding tickets
(within eighteen months)
| Up to $1,575 |
| Traffic Infraction | $100-$300 |
| Disobey a Traffic Signal
(red light)
| $225-$675 |
| Misdemeanor Convictions
(no other penalty provided)
| $200-$1,225 |
| Uninspected Vehicles | $25-$200 |
| Unregistered Vehicle or Trailer | $25-$200 |
| Equipment Violations of Vehicle or Trailer | $0-$100 |
| Surcharges | $ varies based on the charge and location |
New York Driver Assessment
New York State imposes a Driver Responsibility Assessment (also known as a DRA) for drivers who accumulate six points or more are earned on the driving record. Call our lawyers now at 800-893-9645 for a consultation.
| Assessment | Fine |
| Six points or more on record | $300 one time payment; or $100 each year for 3 years |
| Any additional points earned over six points | $25 for each point for 3 years |
| Refusing to take a breathalyzer test, conviction for alcohol related traffic offense or conviction for drug related traffic offense | $250 each year for 3 years |
