Traffic Ticket Lawyer

Traffic Ticket Lawyer for NYC Area & Long Island

You do not always need a lawyer when you get a traffic ticket, but if the violation is severe enough hiring one may be a smart idea. Some common traffic violations that yield tickets are speeding, disobey traffic device, moving violations or failure to yield, among some other. We also provide our legal representation to help with DUIs and DWIs. So if you have some traffic tickets that require the attention of the courts and you need representation, then our law firm can help with the proceedings.

Need a Traffic Ticket Lawyer? Contact Bach Law Today!

The Law Office of M Daniel Bach has years of experience helping clients across the NYC area and Long Island with difficult traffic tickets. We can also appear in court in necessary for your case. So please, if you need representation for a ticket, please contact us today.

We will happily answer any questions you may have and go over the parameters of your case. When you reach out to our law office, we can provide you with a free, no-obligation consultation.

How Do I Decide Whether to Challenge a Ticket?

Deciding whether or not you need a lawyer to fight your traffic ticket depends on a few circumstances. The fact you are undecided at least means you should consult us. We can help you with exactly what you are charged with and the possible recourse. This should surprise no one, but police officers will write tickets for violations that are not actually violations. Perhaps the officer is not up to date on the law at hand, or simply did not realize the citation is not an application of the law. Either way, you can consult with us and we will help you decide what you should do. We will make sure the ticket or citation does or does not apply and if you then want to challenge it.

4 Ways Our Law Office Helps with a Traffic Ticket

Again, getting a traffic ticket does not always require the need of a lawyer, but there are definitely benefits to hiring one to represent you in more serious matters. Here are some of the ways we can help you with your traffic ticket.

Offer Advice: Simply contesting a traffic ticket is not the end goal. We aim to win every case that comes our way and we do that by offering up the best legal advice to our clients. We will listen to the facts of the case, then analyze your legal position and provide you advice for the best course of action. Once we give you our advice, you will be able to effectively determine how to proceed with contesting the traffic ticket.
Negotiate a Resolution: For more serious tickets and violation, you may need to negotiate with a prosecuting attorney or agency. So it is best to have a trusted and respected lawyer at your side.
Representation in Traffic Court: Of course, defendants represents themselves in traffic court all the time. However, it is advantageous to have a legal expert represent you in court. We are professionals for a reason!
Dismiss the Ticket: If you want a traffic ticket dismissed, it is best to have representation from a lawyer. We will argue in your favor and we have a track record of success.

Why You Need a Traffic Ticket Lawyer

You don’t always need a lawyer for moving traffic violations, but there are situations where legal help can make a significant difference. If you believe you were wrongly ticketed, we’re here to help you fight back. There are many types of moving violations, and in some cases, legal representation is strongly recommended. Below are examples of violations where having a lawyer may be beneficial.

Strict Liability Offenses with Traffic Tickets

Most traffic tickets are issued for what's known as strict-liability offenses. This means that the driver doesn’t need to have had any criminal intent to be found guilty—simply committing the prohibited act is enough for a conviction. Below are some common examples of strict-liability traffic offenses:

Speeding.
Driving a car with headlights or taillights that are out.
Turning into the wrong lane.
Failure to yield.
Parking in a handicap spot without the required sticker.
Overdue parking meters.
Failure to use turn signals.

If you have evidence that you didn’t commit the offense, that’s the time to contact a moving traffic violations lawyer like us. We can represent you in court and help present your case effectively. Even if you believe the penalty is too harsh, we may be able to help reduce the fine or seek a more favorable outcome.

Processing Traffic Tickets

In many jurisdictions, traffic tickets are treated as minor offenses or infractions and are processed outside of criminal court. This means offenders typically aren't subject to jail time or heavy fines—and they aren’t entitled to a jury trial or a court-appointed attorney. However, even though these tickets don’t go through the criminal court system, they can still carry serious consequences. From points on your license to higher insurance premiums, a simple ticket can have a lasting impact. While you may not be entitled to legal representation in these cases, consulting a traffic ticket lawyer can still be a smart move.

Then there are more serious traffic violations—those that rise above infractions and may be charged as misdemeanors or even felonies. These offenses often involve injury to another person, significant property damage, or other aggravating factors. Common examples include DUI charges, reckless driving, or leaving the scene of an accident. If you receive a traffic ticket for a more serious offense, you are entitled to the full range of constitutional protections, including the right to a traffic ticket lawyer, a court-appointed attorney if you cannot afford one, and a jury trial.

If you’re facing a serious moving violation, don’t take chances. Contact our office to speak with an experienced traffic ticket lawyer. We’ll fight on your behalf and work to reduce or eliminate the penalties you’re facing.

What Happens at a Traffic Court Hearing?

Traffic court often varies from location to location, but there are some similarities present. Here is what is usually relevant in each traffic court proceeding:

Prosecution Evidence

If you have a hearing in traffic court, then you will appear before a traffic court judge who decides if you are guilty of the offense. The prosecutor who is assigned to your case will have to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that you are guilty. But what does a preponderance of the evidence burden of proof mean for you? Well, it means a prosecutor only needs to prove that the driver is more likely guilty than not of committing the crime. So it is a lower burden of proof, which means it is more challenging to fight traffic tickets. And all the more important that you get a traffic ticket lawyer you can trust.

Defense Evidence

As the defendant of the traffic ticket, you will be allowed to present witnesses and evidence to support your case. And as your traffic ticket lawyer, we will do everything in our power to get you the support you need. If you wish to use evidence that is in the possession of the police or prosecutor, a filing of a written request is required prior to the hearing. However, there is no cross-examination of any witness that the prosecutor presents. So, the prosecutor will almost certainly call the police officer who pulled you over to use as a witness. But if the officer does not appear for the hearing, then there is a high likelihood the case will be dismissed.

Judge's Ruling

After the whole case is heard, then the traffic court judge will decide if you are guilty or not of the traffic offense. If you are found guilty, then you will most likely be ordered to pay the associated fine, along with any additional punishments.