Why should I hire Joe?
A guilty plea could cost you an increase in your insurance premium, points on your license, potential license suspension if you have preexisting points, increased fine amounts, a New York State Driver’s Responsibility Assessment, and a possible finding towards liability if you were involved in an auto accident. (See my FAQs page for more information on these topics.)
Occasionally a mature driver will contact me that has not had a ticket in 15+ years and they wonder if its worth fighting the ticket. The problem is any traffic conviction, even a non-moving violation, that appears on your driving record will impact your ability to obtain a reduction if you receive another ticket.
For example, a driver contacted me after receiving a speeding ticket. On his record was a couple of seatbelt ticket convictions. When I went to Court, the prosecutor noticed this and was not as willing to reduce the speeding charge simply because of the driving history.
For other drivers, especially those that reside out of New York State, I am retained because the cost and inconvenience of going to Court is greater than my fee to appear for them.
When you hire me to represent you, my primary goal is to negotiate a reduction of the original charge. I use my experience and my reputation to negotiate a disposition on your behalf.
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