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Improper left turn & ticket errors/omission

I recently received a ticket for an improper left turn in NYC. The officer filled-in the circle for ''city'' on the ticket, but didn't write-in ''New York'' (he left the line blank). On the ticket he also wrote that I was in violation of VAT section ''1163 AT.'' I checked VAT 1163 and there is no section ''1163 AT.'' There's only sections A through E, therefore I submitted the ticket as ''not-guilty.'' Do you think I have a chance to have the ticket dismissed if I bring these two items to the attention of the traffic judge at the trial?

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.


Asked on 4/02/08, 12:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

Re: Improper left turn & ticket errors/omission

No: ministerial errors are not grounds for outright dismissal. At your hearing a competent traffic defense attorney might persuade the Aministrative Law Judge that these errors plus the officer's shoddy testimony at the hearing warrant a not guilty verdict.You may contact my office for a free phone consultation.

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Answered on 4/02/08, 5:40 pm


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