Costly Gallatin Speeding Tickets
Receiving a speeding ticket in Gallatin can be a costly
endeavor. If you have been issued
a summons or moving violation, give our award winning traffic ticket lawyers a
call to learn how we can help you save money, time, and points on your
license. We can be reached at
800-893-9645.
About Our Gallitan
Law Firm
Our Gallitan speeding ticket defense lawyers have
successfully defended thousands of traffic tickets throughout New York
State. We have excelled at getting
tickets either dismissed or reduced. We are led by a former New York City
prosecutor and we can help you limit your exposure to fines, penalties, and
points on your license. If
you have a speeding ticket or moving violation, give our attorneys a call now
at 800-893-9645.
About the Court
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Gallitan is a court of limited jurisdiction. While it can preside over civil,
criminal, and traffic court matters, it cannot adjudicate every case in the
State. Civil cases are limited to
$3,000.00 in controversy with the exception of landlord tenant cases. If a larger dollar amount at stake, the
case must be filed in a higher civil court. One such court could be the State Supreme Court of Columbia
County. On the other hand, the
majority of criminal cases heard in this court are misdemeanors. Felony cases are usually reserved for
County Court action.
Traffic Court:
Gallitan Town Court has the power to adjudicate all non-felony traffic
matters. The majority of traffic
cases are written under the Vehicle Traffic Law.
There are many police agencies that share jurisdiction in
Gallitan. Some of these police
agencies include but are not limited to the New York State Police, the New York
State Park Police, the New York MTA Police, the County Sheriff, and the
Gallitan Town Police.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Do I need to
respond to my summons in 48 hours of receiving it?
Technically, the law requires a driver to Answer their
moving violation with 48 hours of receipt.
It is our recommendation that a driver respond to their
summons either in person or by mail with a return receipt requested.
If I simply plead
guilty to my speeding ticket, how many points will I receive on my license?
The points assessed against a driver’s license will vary
depending on the nature of the conviction. Speeding tickets range from as little as 3 points and as
many as 11 points.
Speeding
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Points
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01 to 10 mph over the limit
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3
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11 to 20
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4
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21 to 30
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6
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31 to 40
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8
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More than 40
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11
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How many points
can I incur until my license is suspended?
There are many different ways that a driver can lose their
privilege to drive in New York.
One of the most common ways is accumulate 11 or more points in an 18
month period.
Charges We Fight: Here is a list of some common charges were have helped our client’s fight.
· Speeding under VTL § 1180 (b)
· Speeding under VTL § 1180 (d)
· Cell Phone under VTL § 1225
· Child Seatbelt under VTL § 1229
· Failure to Move Over under VTL § 1144-A
· Failure to Signal under VTL § 1163
· Following Too Closely under VTL § 1129
· Operating Without Insurance under VTL § 319
· Operating with a suspended registration under VTL § 512 (Misdemeanor)
· Red Light under VTL § 1111
· Stop Sign Violation under VTL § 1172
· Suspended License Operation under VTL § 511.1 (Misdemeanor)
· Unsafe Lane Change under VTL § 1128
