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Rochester Traffic Ticket Attorney
If you were recently ticketed for a traffic violation, you need to act fast in order to defend yourself from the consequences that can result from a conviction. Depending on the severity of the charges you face, you could be punished with hefty fines, or even time behind bars and a criminal record.
Police officers are more active than ever looking for traffic violations in Rochester, NY. Traffic tickets raise money for cash-strapped cities, counties, and states. Furthermore, aggressive enforcement addresses bad habits, like speeding. These tickets have significant consequences, such as high fines, possible drivers’ license suspension, and higher insurance rates. Even if you are ineligible for defensive driving, a Rochester NY traffic ticket attorney can usually successfully resolve these matters. These resolutions usually mean that the citation does not appear on your permanent driving record.
Our Rochester NY Attorney
helps with these traffic tickets:
Speeding
These citations are by far the most common traffic tickets in Monroe County. The direct punishment typically depends on the defendant’s speed. Indirect punishments, such as higher auto insurance rates, usually apply as well. Common speeding ticket defense includes a lack of evidence and procedural irregularities. The methods officers use to determine vehicle speed, especially pacing and RADAR guns, are deeply flawed. Procedural issues include out-of-jurisdiction tickets and significant errors on the tickets themselves. Resolutions like deferred disposition and pretrial diversion are almost always available in these cases.
Running a Stop Sign/Red Light
Sometimes, police officers personally observe drivers roll through stop signs or red lights. Much more frequently, these drivers are caught on camera. Observing officers usually have poor viewing angles. They often cannot tell, beyond a reasonable doubt, if the vehicle’s wheels stopped moving. That full stop need only last as long as the blink of an eye. Camera-enforced red-light tickets have various issues as well. For example, some cameras only record the license plate number of the offending vehicle. Such evidence does not prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, who was driving the car. Even if the driver caused an accident, a deferred disposition is usually available in these matters.
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (AUO)
New York has one of the most comprehensive drivers’ license suspension programs in the country. The state can suspend drivers’ licenses indefinitely for both safety reasons, like no insurance or too many points, and administrative reasons, like failure to appear in court or failure to pay child support. The state sends suspension notices to the driver’s address of record. Frequently, these records are outdated. So, many drivers don’t know their licenses are suspended until officers pull them over. These cases are rather difficult to defend. However, defenses are available. So are resolutions like deferred prosecution and deferred adjudication. These resolutions do not stain your permanent record.
Cell Phone Tickets
New York has a hands-free law. It is generally illegal to hold and use a cell phone while driving. However, this law has a number of exceptions. Furthermore, these citations are difficult to prove in court. Most people do not hold their phones to their ears when they use them. Instead, they look down at them. It’s not illegal to look down while driving in New York. Additionally, the state must normally subpoena use logs and other records to prove that the driver was using the device at the time the citation was issued.
Non-Moving Violations
This category includes things like failure to wear a seat belt, equipment issues, and expired stickers. To prove no seat belt tickets, officers usually testify that they saw buckles dangling from the top of the car. Many seat belts do not have shiny buckles, and many vehicles have tinted windows. So, this testimony often does not withstand scrutiny. If the issue is defective equipment or an expired sticker, most prosecutors dismiss the cases once the driver shows proof of compliance.
Reckless Driving
One of the most serious traffic violations in New York is also one of the vaguest ones. Officers could theoretically issue these tickets for any moving violation. The broad nature of this law makes it difficult to enforce. Reckless driving laws are often not specific enough to be constitutional under New York or U.S. law. Furthermore, police officers often selectively enforce the reckless driving law. As a result, defendants have a number of options in these cases.
Former Prosecutor with 10+ Years of Legal Experience
Our firm’s founder, Frank Ciardi, was a Rochester prosecutor for five years. What does this mean exactly? It means that he knows how prosecutors think and handle criminal defense cases, which can be used to your advantage. As our client, we will craft a personalized defense strategy specifically for your case. We will investigate all the details concerning your criminal matter in search of the strongest defense available to you.
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When your future and rights are at stake, you need to seek serious legal representation. Our firm’s Rochester criminal defense lawyer can provide you with the first-class service you need to feel confident about your case. We know how stressful it can be to face the judicial system, but we will remain at your side as your reliable legal guide until your case is finalized.
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Frank Ciardi Powerful Rochester NY Traffic Violation Lawyer
Frank Ciardi’s number one priority is protecting your rights and freedom. We treat your case with the urgency, care, and dedication it requires. With unwavering resolve, the Law Office of Frank Ciardi is your hometown Rochester Traffic Defense attorney fighting for you and your reputation.
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