THE DREADED SPEEDING TICKET IN HARRISON
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If you are reading this blog, there is a good chance that
you were issued a speeding ticket which is returnable to Harrison Town Court. The Harrison Court maintains one of the
heaviest court calendars in the county and they vigorously prosecute
cases.
One contributing factor to their large court calendars is
its jurisdictional proximity to several major highways. In particular, I-95, I-287, and the
Hutchinson River Parkway all have a stretch of highway which falls with the
jurisdiction of Harrison. These highways
are major thoroughfares that connect New York City to Connecticut and the east
and westbound traffic of the County. As
such, it accommodates thousands of drivers every day. With such a high volume of drivers, there is the likelihood of an increase return on traffic tickets.
TIDBITS ABOUT THE COURT
Harrison Town Court is one of the most well run courts in
the entire 9th Judicial District. The staff is well organized,
prepared, and knowledgeable on all things related to the Vehicle Traffic Law.
The court is located at 1 Heineman Place, Municipal Building,
in Harrison, NY 10528-3305.
There is a small parking located to the side of the
courthouse and a few parking spots along the residential streets. On days which court is held, parking tends to
fill up quickly. As such, it is advisable
to arrive early to ensure your timely arrival in court. The court is handicapped accessible.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Our speeding ticket defense law firm has represented
thousands of drivers in Harrison Town Court and the surrounding courts of Westchester
County. We have excelled at getting
tickets either dismissed or reduced and have gained a reputation among our
peers as some of the finest attorneys in the State.
We are lead by a former New York City prosecutor and Town
Prosecutor, Joseph P. Villanueva. Mr.
Villanueva has the unique ability to analyze traffic ticket cases from both the
prosecution and defense perspective thereby being able to quickly analyze the
strength and weakness of cases.
This experience can make the difference in the success of
your precious matter. Give us a call
today to learn how we can help you save money, time, and points on your
license. We can be reached at
914-723-7900.
HOW MANY POINTS AM I FACING?
POINTS FOR SPEEDING
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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WHO PROSECUTES THESE CASES?
There are three main prosecutorial entities within
Harrison. The Harrison Town Prosecutor’s
office prosecutes tickets issued by the New York State Police. Meanwhile, the local police designee
prosecutes tickets issued by the Harrison Town Police.
And, tickets that were issued on the County roads, such as the
Hutchinson River Parkway, are prosecuted by the Westchester County Police
Officer that issued the summons.
COURT SECURITY
The Harrison Traffic Court is a secure facility. Everyone entering the building will be
subject to a search. Court security
lines the entrance of the court and requires visitors to empty their pockets
and traverse through a metal detector. If
any food or drinks are found on a person, then the items will be discarded
before entrance is granted.
COURT NOTICE
In general, everyone issued a moving violation will be sent
a letter advising them when to appear in court.
When a driver appears in court, it is prudent to bring this letter to
court. The letter may be important guide
for the court personnel in directing the flow of court activity.
WHAT IS ROLE OF THE JUDGE?
The judge has many functions in traffic court. In brief, if a resolution can be reached
prior to trial, the presiding justice has the authority to either accept or
reject the plea bargain. Further, the
judge has the power to issue a fine and other sanctions.
If a resolution cannot be reached and the ticket must be
tried, the judge will act as the trier of fact.
The judge will listen to all the evidence, evaluate witness
credibility, and make rulings on issues of law.
HOW ARE FINES DETERMINED?
When a driver is convicted of a moving violation, the judge
has the power to set a fine. In general,
fines are set by statute but administered by the judge. When setting a fine, the judge can take into
account all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the case.
WHEN MUST FINES BE PAID?
It is the customary statewide practice that court fines must
be paid at the time the case is resolved.
Some judges may give a special dispensation and allow for time to pay provided
that a request is made. Most courts will
not accept a personal check and a not every court accepts payment by credit
card.
SAVE MONEY, TIME, AND POINTS
If you are looking to fight your ticket, give our Harrison
ticket lawyers a call today and learn how we can help you. We can be reached at 914-723-7900.
