How to Contest a Traffic Ticket

Since 2013, Zeh & Associates, P.C. has been providing skilled legal representation to residents of all five New York City boroughs, as well as those of New York's Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The attorneys at Zeh & Associates, P.C. offer assistance with many legal matters, including traffic cases.

Whether for speeding, running a red light, or committing another infraction, most drivers will receive a traffic violation at some point. These tickets are sometimes given in error, and therefore may be possible to appeal. Some subjective assessments made by the officer, such as stating that a driver made an unsafe turn, can be disputed. In such cases, the driver may appear in court and argue that they were in fact driving safely. Even when a law has been broken, it may be possible to argue that a ticket was given in error. For instance, a driver might defend against a speeding ticket by showing that they were keeping up with the flow of traffic, and that speeding was the safer option.

DUI and DWI - Know the Consequences

Melville, New York, law firm Zeh & Associates, P.C., provides legal representation to Long Island-area clients. At Zeh & Associates, P.C., the attorneys offer a wide range of services that include defending clients against DUI charges.

DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) are crimes related to driving vehicles while compromised by the consumption of alcohol or drugs - either recreational or prescription - to the point that the driver cannot properly and safely operate the vehicle. These offenses are the primary cause of traffic accidents with the highest mortality rates around the world.

Driving while intoxicated incurs penalties that range from losing driving privileges for a specified amount of time to a jail sentence, depending on prior offenses. Additionally, violators are subject to mandatory fines starting from $125 to as much as $10,000, depending on the gravity and frequency of the violation. These laws are subject to change, and DUI lawyers generally aim to stay abreast of new legislation in this field in order to assist clients.