Incorrect Court Date on New York Traffic Ticket Results in Dismissal

Published on 4/4/2024 - Updated on 3/21/2025

New York traffic tickets contain a vast amount of information. For the case to proceed, any ticket must meet a certain standard of facial sufficiency. Should the specific ticket fail to do so, an argument for dismissal can be made.

Our attorneys and paralegals analyze many New York traffic tickets every day. Before any conferences or motions are scheduled, every ticket is scrutinized for facial sufficiency. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office has made successful dismissal arguments for all kinds of errors.

Recently, we got a ticket dismissed due to an incorrect return date in Elizabethtown Town Court. Pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law §150.10 (1), an appearance ticket must have directives for the defendant to appear in a designated court at a set future time. In our case, the ticket directed the defendant to appear in court on a date that the court was not scheduled to be in session. This issue was never solved by the issuance of a proper ticket. We were able to successfully argue for dismissal on those points.

If you have a ticket with an incorrect time or date, it may be grounds for dismissal. You can contact the Benjamin Goldman Law Office for a free consultation. Our firm handles cases throughout New York State, from eastern Long Island to the North Country region. Contact us at your convenience to discuss your case. We can be reached by phone call, text message, or email. Our team looks forward to fighting your case.