THE DANGERS of
"DO-IT-YOURSELF" Tickets
in Upstate New York
In this video, Attorney Mike Cyr explains the TOP 3 DANGERS of handling a New York Ticket yourself (without the help of an attorney).
For starters, if you try to negotiate a reduction or dismissal of a NY state traffic ticket, you will be forced to either write to or speak to somebody from the District Attorney's Office. The PROBLEM is that "anything you say (or write) can and will be used against you in a Court of law." If you've seen Law & Order on TV, you know what I mean. That is a real thing. For the person charged with the ticket, anything you say or write constitutes a legal "Admission."
Another PROBLEM is that even if the Prosecutor makes an offer to you, you have no frame of reference or context to fully appreciate whether they just made you a good offer or a bad offer. Sometimes (especially with speeding tickets), they can make offers of reduction that end of still costing you money for car insurance premiums! It is something to beware.
Last PROBLEM is that you (as a non-lawyer) do not bring any form of leverage to the table because the prosecutor does not have the threat of a trial from you. If an attorney handles a case, we have some leverage because we know the law of what evidence they can actually use and what they can't. We can also fight them if the original offer is not good.
If you have a question about a traffic ticket in upstate New York, give us a call:
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*This video is not intended as legal advice. If you have a traffic ticket or are charged with a crime, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed criminal defense attorney.
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By Mike Cyr
Copyright 2015
