FIGHT YOUR TICKET AND SAVE MONEY
Putnam Valley JusticeCourt is a court of local jurisdiction.
It is located at 265 Oscawana Lake Road in Putnam Valley, New York. It’s
postal zip code is 10579.
As a court of local
jurisdiction, it has the power adjudicate criminal cases, civil cases, and
traffic cases. The court’s power
of criminal cases is largely limited to misdemeanor matters. While it can preside over some felony
matters, the vast majority of felony matters are reserved for Putnam County
Court. Some common misdemeanors
heard in this court can include DWI, DWAI, Criminal Possession of a Controlled
Substance, and Assault. The court
can preside over a wide variety of civil matters. Most civil cases are limited to $3,000.00 in controversy and
are referred to small claims cases.
In addition, some examples of civil cases can include local zone code
violations and landlord tenant cases.
The vast majority of cases heard in Putnam Valley are traffic
tickets. Traffic tickets can
include expired inspection stickers, equipment violations, speeding tickets and
cell phone violations.
FAQs:
If I plead guilty, how many points am I facing?
There are many different
tickets in New York State that can result in a conviction to points being
assessed on license. Currently,
the New York Legislature does not have a one point violation. As such, the lowest number of points
that a driver can receive begins at two and can go as high as eleven.
Please see the chart
below for the speeding ticket point chart.
| Speeding | Points |
| 01 to 10 mph over the limit | 3 |
| 11 to 20 | 4 |
| 21 to 30 | 6 |
| 31 to 40 | 8 |
| More than 40 | 11 |
FINES AND SURCHARGES
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
|
Can an attorney appear in court for me in Putnam
Valley Traffic Court?
With a properly executed
authorization, our attorneys can appear in court for a driver for a speeding
ticket. Ultimately, the presiding
justice has discretion whether or not to require a driver to appear in
court. However, the overwhelming number of drivers never appear in court once they retain our traffic ticket
defense law firm.
How will a conviction to a traffic ticket affect
my insurance?
There are many different
factors taken into account to calculate a driver’s insurance. Some things insurance companies can
consider are a driver’s age, accident history, and traffic convictions.
How many years will a conviction stay on my
license?
There are many different
ways in which a conviction stay on your license. Points will stay on a driver’s license 18 months starting
from the date of issuance. This
does not mean that the conviction has been sealed. They simply will not go against a driver for the purpose of reaching the 11 point threshold for a suspension.
Recently, Governor Cuomo has pushed the legislature to allow
prosecutors to have access to a driver’s driving record for up to 10
years. As such, even though the
points may have fallen off the license, the conviction is still visible and can
be taken into account for future offenses. This is not a comprehensive recitation of points and how the
affect a license. For more
information, you should contact one of our skilled traffic ticket attorneys.
How can your law firm help me fight my Putnam
Valley speeding ticket?
Our speeding ticket
defense practice is lead by a former New York City prosecutor who has defended
thousands of drivers around New York State. We have a unique perspective into the prosecution and
defense of traffic tickets. We
have over 30 years of legal experience and can help you reduce your exposure to
fines, penalties, and points on your license. Give a call today at 914-723-7900.
