New York Suspended License Desk Appearance Ticket Attorneys
The attorneys at Crotty Saland PC defend clients against desk appearance ticket (D.A.T.) and misdemeanor charges involving vehicular crimes as defined by the New York vehicle and traffic law. The crimes listed here are not part of the New York penal law, but can still be considered misdemeanors with criminal consequences equally severe as those listed in the criminal code. Our founding attorneys know the New York City criminal court procedures thoroughly; both served in Robert Morgenthau's Manhattan District Attorney's Office for many years. We use our knowledge as criminal defense lawyers and former prosecutors to defend clients aggressively and seek the best possible outcomes in vehicular crime matters.
Our lawyers defend clients against vehicular crimes such as:
- Reckless Driving, NY VTL §1212
- Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Vehicle, NY VTL §511
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident, NY VTL §600
- DWI and DUI - Driving While Intoxicated, VTL §1192
Some traffic offenses and crimes associated with the DMV can cause you to be arrested and processed or put through the system with a D.A.T. Compounding matters, these charges can turn into felonies, making your situation even more challenging. A felony conviction can have significant consequences, limiting your choice of careers or preventing you from obtaining renewal of your professional license or certification. Beyond the greater potential for jail on a felony, misdemeanors can have equally serious consequences. Merely because the crimes you may face are not set forth in the New York penal law does not make them any less serious. That is why it is critical to have the advice and counsel of a knowledgeable attorney who can tell you about your options and protect your rights.
In matters such as these, our attorneys determine if there were mitigating circumstances. For example, how many cars were on the street or pedestrians near the crosswalk when you were alleged to be driving recklessly? When you allegedly left the scene of the accident, how clear was it that someone was injured or property was damaged? Did the other driver tell you that he or she was OK? Did you recently move, and thus not receive notification of a summons? In the arena of DWI or DUI, were you properly advised as to your right to refuse to take a breath test, or did your medication unexpectedly cause you to fail a field sobriety test?
Our law firm serves clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Westchester County. Call us at 646-808-3300 or contact us online today to speak with our New York City vehicular crime desk appearance ticket attorneys.
A wealth of additional information on Vehicular and DWI crimes, statutes and laws is located on Crotty Saland PC's New York Criminal Lawyer Blog and its DWI and Vehicular crime section.
