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I just judged a book by its cover. Of course, by “judging”, I mean that I plunked down $16.95 plus tax to buy it. I wasn’t in the market to…

Interlock Ignition Devices To Be Installed On All Cars In US?

April 21, 2011

U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Bob Corker (R-TN) have introduced legislation designed to reduce the number of drunk driving crashes and fatalities on America’s roads. The Roads Safe Act…

Traffic Ticket Fixing In The Bronx Including At The Bronx Traffic Violations Bureau

April 19, 2011

The New York Post reported yesterday that as many as 400 police officers could be in hot water for fixing Bronx traffic tickets and parking tickets in possibly the widest…

NYPD Apologizes To Cyclists Issued Speeding Tickets

April 18, 2011

In a highly unusual move, bicyclists who were issued speeding tickets while riding in Central Park were given formal apologies by the NYPD. Using a speed gun, the NYPD recently issued…

Over 1,000 DWI Cases Could Be Overturned

April 14, 2011

A sharp defense attorney in Philadelphia was able to identify a major problem with how Philadelphia police calibrate their Breathalyzer devices and, as a result, 1,000s of DWI cases may…

Failing To Stop For A School Bus in NY – VTL 1174(a)

April 12, 2011

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UPDATE: Effective November 6, 2024, points from a moving violation conviction count against for DMV purposes for 24 months (formerly 18 months), and a conviction to illegally passing a school…

How Much Is A Speeding Ticket In NY?

April 8, 2011

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We are often asked the question: “How Much is a Speeding ticket in NY?”. The literal answer for a first conviction is that a New York state speeding fine costs between…

Maintaining Your Sources Of Business

April 5, 2011

Entrepreneurship

Among lawyers, it is common to ask for a co-counsel fee. That is, a request to share in the legal fee when you recommend a client to another lawyer. Typically,…

Android App Helps Motorist Beat Speeding Ticket

April 2, 2011