Why Hire A Ticket
Lawyer?
Why should you hire our Athens New York speeding ticket
lawyers? Its simple. We can save you hundreds
of dollars in fines, penalties and insurance increases. We have helped thousands of drivers
just like you limit their exposure to expensive fines, assessment fees, and
points on their licenses. Let our
award winning lawyers fight for you.
We have excelled at getting tickets either dismissed or
reduced. We are led by a former New
York City prosecutor with the skills and experience necessary to quickly analyze the best
possible defense on your speeding ticket or traffic ticket. Give us a call today at 800-893-9645. Ask for your confidential telephone consultation.
CAUGHT SPEEDING?
If you are reading this blog, there is a good chance that
you were issued a speeding ticket on I-87 and your ticket is returnable in the
jurisdiction of Athens Town Court in Greene County.
The District Attorney’s Office or their designee prosecutes tickets in
Athens. While there is many police
agencies that can issue traffic summons in Athens, the majority of tickets are
issued by the New York State Police.
Some other agencies empowered to issue tickets in this jurisdiction can
include, the New York State Park Police, the Sheriff’s Department, and the Town
Police.
VERIFICATION
The majority of speeding tickets are written with two forms
of verification. The first form is
usually radar based. A popular
radar used by police is the Dual Stalker brand. The second form is usually visual verification. Many judges recognize both methods as
reliable.
THE COURT
Athens Town Court is located at 2 First Street. It can receive mail at PO Box 132 in
Athens, New York 12015.
This court has limited jurisdiction over criminal and civil
matters. Most civil matters
involve a dollar amount less than $3,000.00 and are referred to as small claims
cases. Most criminal cases involve
misdemeanors. The majority of
cases heard in this court are traffic tickets such as speeding tickets, cell
phone tickets, and move over law violations.
TWO MAIN QUESTIONS
ASKED TO OUR LAW FIRM
The typical form used to issue a speeding ticket does not
tell a driver how many points they are facing or what is the applicable fine. Here is a quick glimpse into the
answer:
POINTS: a speeding ticket conviction can
result in a three to eleven point violation.
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
|
COST OF A SPEEDING TICKET AND MAJOR OFFENSES
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
|
WHAT CONSTITUTES A
SPEEDING TICKET CASE?
There are 5
core elements that a prosecutor must establish to prevail at a speeding ticket
trial. These elements are:
1.
Identification of the driver,
2.
Operation,
3. Vehicle,
4.
Jurisdiction, and
5. Speed
over the limit.
CONTACT US
If you are interested in saving money, time, and points on
your license, call our award winning traffic ticket defense lawyers today. We can be reached at 800-893-9645.
