PLEA BARGAINING IN TRAFFIC COURT
People who receive traffic tickets will often want to make a deal. For example, if they can get their 6 point speeding ticket reduced to a parking ticket, or a lesser points non-speeding ticket, its a very desirable result.
I am often asked, “I was able to previously negotiate my ticket so why can I negotiate a ticket in NYC traffic court?”
In NYC the traffic court (TVB) is controlled by the DMV, at an administrative agency called the Traffic Violations Bureau(TVB). Because the TVB is an administrative agency it can only act within it rules. The rules of the TVB do not provide for negotiating or plea bargaining tickets.
In the TVB all contested tickets go to a hearing. The issuing officer is expected to attend and testify at the hearing. An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), who world for the DMV is assigned to determine your guilt or innocence.
If you have questions about traffic court, contact Michael E Beer. He is an experienced traffic court attorney who can help navigate the ticket for the best possible result.
