At Arnold A. Arpino & Associates, P.C., we don’t just accept what’s written on a traffic ticket—we scrutinize every detail, challenge legal deficiencies, and protect our clients’ rights in every courtroom across New York.
That commitment recently paid off in a Burns Town Court case, where we secured a complete dismissal of two traffic violations:
✅ Speeding in a School Zone (VTL § 1180[c])
✅ Unlicensed Operation (VTL § 509[1])
What Happened?
Our client received two traffic tickets—one for allegedly speeding through a school zone and another for unlicensed operation. Upon review, we discovered serious legal issues in both charges:
- The unlicensed operation ticket lacked a timely supporting deposition, a basic procedural requirement under CPL § 100.25(2). Since the officer failed to file and serve it within the 30-day deadline, we moved to dismiss.
- The speeding in a school zone charge was legally insufficient. The supporting deposition failed to mention any facts proving the area qualified as a school zone at the time—no flashing beacons, no children present, and no confirmation that school was in session. That omission made the ticket facially defective.
The Result?
We filed a motion to dismiss under CPL §§ 170.30(1)(a), 170.35(1)(a), 100.25, and 100.40. The court granted our motion in full, dismissing both charges.
Why It Matters
Traffic tickets are not just minor nuisances—they carry real consequences. Points, insurance hikes, and license suspensions can follow. But legal technicalities matter, and in this case, they made all the difference.
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