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Town and Village Court Justices

It is a little known fact that most town and village justices in New York are not attorneys.

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Stopping a Motorist Twice for Same Violation

In a decision out of Michigan, a federal court ruled a police officer is not allowed to stop a motorist more than once for the same violation.

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Motion Coram Nobis

A Coram Nobis Motion is an old common law motion in New York State that can often be utilized to vacate a guilty plea.

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In New York, does a Defendant Have to Appear in Court to Fight a Traffic Ticket?

New York law allows for an attorney to go to court instead of their client.

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Reckless Driving - VTL 1212

Reckless driving is a Misdemeanor and if you plead guilty or are found guilty you are subject to thirty days jail.

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How does the New York State Driver Responsibility Assessment Fee Work?

The Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) is a fee for obtaining six points or more in the span of 18 months.

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