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Being stopped and given an expensive speeding ticket is
stressful. Fighting the ticket on
your own can be worse. After all,
going to court for the first time and fighting with a prosecutor, cop, and
judge can be very difficult even for the most seasoned attorney.
Luckily, there is a better way to handle your ticket. Have our award winning Carmel speeding
ticket lawyers fight your ticket for you.
We have over 30 years of legal experience and have helped thousands of
drivers just like you save time, money, and points on their license.
About The Court
Carmel Town Court is located at 60 McAlpin Avenue in
Mahopac. It is a court of local
jurisdiction and has the power to adjudicate civil, criminal, and traffic
matters. The court’s powers to
adjudicate cases are limited. In
other words, it cannot hear every possible case.
Civil cases are limited to $3,000.0 in controversy. Many practicing attorneys will refer to
these civil cases as small claims cases.
While the judges can have some dealings with felony matters, the
majority of criminal charges brought before the court are misdemeanors.
Case such as a divorce and surrogate law matters must be
brought before a court of higher jurisdiction.
What To Expect In
Court
If a timely plea of not guilty is entered, a driver will be
given a notice in the mail to appear in court.
On the court date, drivers are expected to arrive a few
minutes early to meet for a pre-trial conference. The pre-trial conference gives the driver a brief
opportunity to meet with the prosecutor and discuss the merits of the case.
The driver will be given a very limited amount of time to
discuss their case so it is important to come to court prepared to discuss the
most salient points. If you wish
to present any documents, remember to keep it simple. The pre-trial conference is not a trial and evidence will
only be viewed as a courtesy but not accepted as evidence.
If the driver can reach a resolution, the case will be
submitted to the judge for approval.
Most cases are resolved with a plea bargain wherein a fine is
assessed. The judge is in charge of
setting the fine. While the amount
of the fine is capped off by statute, the judge has the discretion to set the
fine with the confines of the law.
The judge can consider many factors when setting the fine
such as the recommendation of the prosecutor, the driver’s past history, and
the nature of the stop.
Court sessions are open to the public. However, recording of any kind is
strictly prohibited.
If you have any specific questions regarding the status of
your case, all inquiries should be directed to the clerk of the court. While
the court is considered a part time court, it maintains a full time staff.
About Our Firm
Joseph P. Villanueva is our lead trial attorney. He has successfully defended thousands
of drivers from all four corners of the State. If you have a traffic ticket and need help, give him a call
today at 800-893-9645
