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Virginia Drivers: Impact of New York Traffic Convictions

Virginia will assign demerit points for their driver's who are convicted in New York. Don't plead guilty by mail.

Points for Speeding Tickets and Other Traffic Infractions in New York

The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) keeps track of NY driving records with a point system. Many traffic violations and all speeding ticket convictions have points associated with them. Points mean fees, revocation, suspension, and can cause increases in your insurance premiums

What are Traffic Infractions as Opposed to Misdemeanors?

Traffic infractions are not crimes and may usually be handled by mail. A traffic misdemeanor is a crime and requires a court appearance and a lawyer.

I'm suspended, can I get a restricted use license?

Restricted Use License in New York allow a suspended driver to go work, school, and the doctor. But is only applies to certain drivers. Learn more. Doctor

Plea Bargaining and Fines for Common Reductions

The overwhelming majority of traffic tickets, that drivers do not plead guilty to, are resolved through plea bargaining. Plea bargaining occurs with the prosecutor whereby the prosecutor makes an offer to the driver to plead guilty to a reduced charge.

Fines for §1180(c) - Speeding in a School Zone

Speeding in a school zone can be a sensitive issue for prosecutors and judges. Read this post to learn the fines and consequences of the school zone speeding ticket.

Fines for §1180(b) and §1180(d) - Most Common Speeding Charges

This post lists the fines and consequences of convictions for the most common types of speeding tickets.

Fines for §1225-c2 - Use of Mobile Phones

This charge is for talking on your phone while driving. This post lists the fines and consequences of a conviction that the ticket does not tell you.

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Fines for §1180(f) - Speeding in a Construction Zone

Your ticket for speeding in a construction zone does not state the fine or consequences of a conviction. This post does. Update: as of 2/16/2016 all speeding in a work zone tickets are 8 points.

What type of damages can I get in a personal injury case?

New York law allows a person injured by someone else’s negligence to file a lawsuit and ask for damages.  But the type of damages that you can recover depends on how the injury affects your life. In a personal injury case, those damages are typically thought of in two ways: non-economic damages and economic damages.
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I got a ticket upstate, hours from home and my boyfriend got in touch with Seth. He told us about the diversion program used in that county and that it’d not be necessary to get a lawyer. There was no benefit for him in helping but he did it anyway. He returned our call promptly, explained the process and texted us links. He was so helpful and resourceful. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for help with tickets upstate!

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Seth Azria was recommended to me by a friend. I can't say enough about how well I was treated, his responsiveness, and how my case was handled. My first call to him was on 12/22/14 and we met the same day. My first and last date in court was 1/15/15. The outcome was better than I ever expected it could be and would recommend him to anyone.

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I received a speeding ticket in upstate New York (30 mph above speed limit) - this was a 6 point hike on my insurance + fines up to $385. I hired Seth over the phone (I live out-of-state), paid my fees, and crossed my fingers. Wow. My case was resolved in around a month to 0 points and a fine of $135. 100% of my communication after our initial call was over e-mail.

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