It happens quite often that a person is stopped by a police officer in New York and has their vehicle searched. While there are many situations where a police officer has every right to search a vehicle, there are also instances when they don’t. Understanding your rights can come in handy, and possibly help you…

If you are in the market for a new car, or just in a curious mood, you may be wondering what cars get the most amount of speeding tickets in the United States? As for the demographic of who the speeders are, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that research shows that…

What Is A PBA Card? PBA is short for the Police Benevolent Association, and almost every police officer in America is a member. A PBA card is often given as a courtesy to family members or friends of a police officer. The intent of the card is to potentially avoid a traffic ticket. The PBA…

You never want to get a traffic ticket for reckless driving in New York. This is a serious violation that will incur major points on your licence. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1212: “Reckless driving shall mean driving or using any motor vehicle … in a manner which unreasonably interferes with the free…

Traffic tickets can be expensive and very inconvenient. There are times when we can deal with them alone. But sometimes getting a traffic ticket dismissed is not so easy. If you’ve got a traffic ticket that just won’t get resolved by itself, you should call The Law Office of James Lynch & Associates. Several options…

Dealing with a traffic ticket is already complicated, but what happens if a New York driver gets a ticket in another state? Just as complex is the situation in which an out of state motorist gets a ticket while driving in New York. What can people in either of these situations do? If you’re a…

The news of a license suspension has blindsided more than one New York driver. One day, they get pulled over by the police. Maybe they were speeding or didn’t stop at a red light. However, when the police officer comes back to talk to the driver after checking their record, he delivers a surprising piece…

Did you know that it is against New York state law to use a cell phone while driving? Unless you’re using your cell phone or another device in a hands-free mode, you could be looking at some serious penalties. Do you know the best way to fight a cell phone ticket in New York? Too…