There is a traffic blitz occurring in New York City. Any traffic ticket can lead to serious consequences. Besides the fact that there are fines and surcharges that can range in the hundreds of dollars, points may be assessed. After a number of points, a mandatory driver assessment fee will be imposed.
In addition, insurance premiums can increase as well as potential difficulties in obtaining insurance. Furthermore, many companies use driving abstracts when assessing rates.
Therefore, it is important to have representation when a ticket is received. If you receive a traffic ticket in New York, you can contact the office at (718) 317-5007.
Showing posts with label traffic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label traffic. Show all posts
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Can Your Traffic Tickets Actually Affect Your Credit? Yes!
As we discussed yesterday, traffic tickets can be costly and time consuming. But can your traffic tickets actually have an impact on your credit score? Surprisingly, according to the CEO of one credit restoration corporation, the answer to that question is yes.
When it comes to credit scores, most people believe a lowered score is most commonly caused by late payments and/or a default on loans. What people may not know is that the government can and will turn your unpaid traffic tickets over to a collection agency. Once your unpaid bill is in the hands of collections, these agencies can now report your delinquent account to the credit bureaus in an effort to get you to pay up, thus negatively impacting your credit score and possibly your financial future.
Don't let unpaid traffic tickets affect your financial wellbeing! The first and most important step is to respond to your tickets within the allotted timeframe. Whether you decide to fight the ticket or simply plead guilty and take the fine, it is very important that you respond to the ticket so you can avoid several negative consequences, such as paying late fees and/or a forfeiture of your chance for a plea bargain. The second step you can take to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible is to hire a traffic attorney. An attorney will ensure that the process of dealing with your ticket is done correctly, thereby eliminating the pesky possibly of your unpaid ticket getting sent to collections!
If you or a loved one have tickets and would like to speak with an attorney, feel free to contact this office at (718) 317-5007.
When it comes to credit scores, most people believe a lowered score is most commonly caused by late payments and/or a default on loans. What people may not know is that the government can and will turn your unpaid traffic tickets over to a collection agency. Once your unpaid bill is in the hands of collections, these agencies can now report your delinquent account to the credit bureaus in an effort to get you to pay up, thus negatively impacting your credit score and possibly your financial future.
Don't let unpaid traffic tickets affect your financial wellbeing! The first and most important step is to respond to your tickets within the allotted timeframe. Whether you decide to fight the ticket or simply plead guilty and take the fine, it is very important that you respond to the ticket so you can avoid several negative consequences, such as paying late fees and/or a forfeiture of your chance for a plea bargain. The second step you can take to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible is to hire a traffic attorney. An attorney will ensure that the process of dealing with your ticket is done correctly, thereby eliminating the pesky possibly of your unpaid ticket getting sent to collections!
If you or a loved one have tickets and would like to speak with an attorney, feel free to contact this office at (718) 317-5007.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Traffic Tickets in New York
We all know that traffic tickets can be pain, especially for busy New Yorkers. Getting a traffic ticket can be both costly and time consuming. If you wish to fight your ticket, the process can be arudous and paper work intensive.
The first and most important thing you can when you get a ticket in New York is to know your options. The first option is you can plead "Guilty" or "No Contest" to the ticket, which means you will have to pay the fine and/or the Driver's Responsibility Program. The consequences of this option include receiving a certain numbers of "points" on your license (which could led to the suspension/revocation of your license) and a possible increase in your insurance premiums. The second option is to fight the ticket and plead not guilty. If you choose this option, you will have to contest the ticket during a hearing. The potential consequences of pleading "Not Guilty" is that if you lose, you might not be offered a plea bargain for a lesser penalty.
An important thing to remember is you should absolutely respond to your ticket within the allotted time. If you do not turn your response in by the scheduled date, you will forfeit your chance to plead Not Guilty.
If you have multiple tickets, or tickets that could rack you up enough points to suspend or revoke your license, it's wise to hire an experienced traffic lawyer. There are several advantages to hiring a traffic lawyer. The primary advantage is that these attorneys handle these types of cases on a daily basis, so they have most likely dealt with a situation similar to yours, no matter how unusual or difficult your particular case seems. They should be familiar with the types of defenses work best with individual judges and any paperwork or "red tape" that you will need to get through. Another major benefit associated with hiring an attorney is that you may not have to appear in Court.
If you or a loved one is in need of a traffic attorney, feel free to contact the office at 718-317-5007.
The first and most important thing you can when you get a ticket in New York is to know your options. The first option is you can plead "Guilty" or "No Contest" to the ticket, which means you will have to pay the fine and/or the Driver's Responsibility Program. The consequences of this option include receiving a certain numbers of "points" on your license (which could led to the suspension/revocation of your license) and a possible increase in your insurance premiums. The second option is to fight the ticket and plead not guilty. If you choose this option, you will have to contest the ticket during a hearing. The potential consequences of pleading "Not Guilty" is that if you lose, you might not be offered a plea bargain for a lesser penalty.
An important thing to remember is you should absolutely respond to your ticket within the allotted time. If you do not turn your response in by the scheduled date, you will forfeit your chance to plead Not Guilty.
If you have multiple tickets, or tickets that could rack you up enough points to suspend or revoke your license, it's wise to hire an experienced traffic lawyer. There are several advantages to hiring a traffic lawyer. The primary advantage is that these attorneys handle these types of cases on a daily basis, so they have most likely dealt with a situation similar to yours, no matter how unusual or difficult your particular case seems. They should be familiar with the types of defenses work best with individual judges and any paperwork or "red tape" that you will need to get through. Another major benefit associated with hiring an attorney is that you may not have to appear in Court.
If you or a loved one is in need of a traffic attorney, feel free to contact the office at 718-317-5007.
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